Coogee Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coogee sea temperature is
16.8°C
1.0° 

Coogee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Coogee surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, S swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coogee this week:

The surf forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coogee in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coogee over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for the Coogee stretch. It's a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are definitely some windows where it'll be worth getting wet.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first real action for the region kicks off on the morning of the 30th of August. Coogee is our only show in town, a beach, reef, and point setup that's exposed to the S and SE swells. The water temp is sitting right where you'd expect for this time of year, nothing wild to report there. This morning session is looking tidy with a 3ft south swell, period around 9 seconds, and a light WNW cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 252, and conditions will be clean. It's a decent start, but with this spot being inconsistent, you gotta grab it when it's there.

Monday the 31st of August morning has a similar vibe: 3ft from the south, a bit shorter period at 8 seconds, with a light NNW cross-off. Energy is still moderate at 202, and the surf is clean. Again, not a standout, but a solid option for a paddle.

Now, let's talk about Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning looks ordinary, but the *afternoon* is where it's at. The wind swings NW and stays light cross-off as the swell holds at 3ft but the period stretches out to 11 seconds. That's a nice bit of groundswell energy, and the combined energy jumps to 249. It'll be clean, and that longer period should mean some better-shaped lines, especially on the point and reef.

We then hit a big lull. From Wednesday the 2nd of September right through to Saturday the 5th, it's pretty grim. Swell drops off to under 2ft, and the combined energy dips below 100. The wind is either howling or onshore. It's a write-off for paddling.

The next real flicker of hope comes on the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. We get a 3ft south swell back, a period of 10 seconds, and the wind goes *glassy* – that is a major positive. The combined energy is back to a moderate 227. That early glass-off could be the pick of the first week, with clean, workable waves.

The middle of the next week, the 7th and 8th, is ordinary again—small, short-period chop. But keep your eyes peeled for Wednesday the 9th of September morning. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the south with a 10-second period, and combined energy hits 349. The wind is light and cross-shore, so there'll be some ripples but nothing too nasty.

And here’s the one you've been waiting for. The standout of the entire 16-day window is Thursday the 10th of September morning. Conditions look excellent for experienced surfers. We’re looking at a solid 7ft south swell with that 10-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1055, so there is serious water moving. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, keeping it clean. This is a proper swell, over 5ft so it’s not for beginners, and at 7ft, it's getting into the expert zone. It's a long way out, so don't lock it in, but this one has serious potential.

After that, the swell drops and the onshores return. The 11th and 12th of September look messy, and by the 13th and 14th, it's tiny and weak again, so the run peters out.

So, to sum it up: grab the glassy Sunday morning on the 6th, or the Tuesday afternoon on the 1st for a fun session. But that big Thursday morning on the 10th is the one to circle on the calendar. It's a long-range call, but it could be a cracker.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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2
0
2
1
0
0
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2
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.6
S
11
0.7
S
9
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
123
175
103
101
133
146
143
102
75
74
50
48
53
47
32
27
82
83
60
83
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
ESE
5
NW
5
N
25
NE
10
N
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
25
NE
10
NNW
20
N
30
NW
30
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:30PM1.43m
10:02AM1.38m
10:10PM1.34m
10:42AM1.41m
10:55PM1.23m
11:28AM1.41m
11:49PM1.11m
12:22PM1.41m
00:55AM1.01m
1:26PM1.40m
2:18AM0.94m
2:40PM1.42m
3:46AM0.94m
Low Tide
3:22PM0.24m
3:48AM0.13m
4:07PM0.25m
4:22AM0.18m
4:57PM0.28m
5:00AM0.24m
5:55PM0.31m
5:44AM0.32m
7:04PM0.34m
6:39AM0.40m
8:24PM0.34m
7:49AM0.45m
9:47PM0.30m
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6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:35
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
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3
Temp °C
16
15
15
16
16
16
23
26
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26
27
22
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23
16
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26
27
19
Feels °C
14
13
15
13
12
14
19
22
16
21
21
18
19
19
11
15
12
16
21
21
15
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Information about the Coogee Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Coogee provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coogee can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coogee surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Coogee) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coogee may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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