Coogee Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Coogee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coogee sea temperature is
17.5°C
0.4° 

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


Coogee surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,852 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Sep 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 13th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 17th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Coogee’s got cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so we gotta pick our moments.

The real standout window hits mid-week, on Wednesday the 16th of September. We’ve got a proper pulse of energy rolling in, with a solid 10ft swell from the south, packing moderate wave energy (467) early on Saturday morning, but it's the Wednesday morning that gets the blood pumping. That south swell jumps to 10ft with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 1364. This is serious, heavy water. The wind is howling out of the SSW at 25 mph, but it’s cross-offshore, so the surface will actually be clean. This is big, powerful, expert-only territory. For the crew who can handle it, this is the session of the forecast. The water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year (anomaly of -0.7°F), so you’ll want a decent suit.

Before that big pulse, we’ve got to wade through some flatter, wind-affected days. Saturday morning, the 12th, actually offers a glimmer of hope. A clean 4ft south swell with a 12-second period and light 3 mph north winds makes for some fun, lined-up waves at Coogee. The energy is moderate at 467. It’s a good warm-up, but it’s not the main event.

Thursday the 17th still has plenty of size – 10ft from the SSE in the morning – but the wind is shifting and the quality drops. It’s marginal, so keep an eye on it.

After the big swell winds down, Friday the 18th morning looks like a nice reset. Clean 3ft from the south with light NNW winds. Smaller, but fun.

Then on Saturday the 19th, we get another little spike of clean energy. A 3ft swell from the ESE with an 11-second period, and the wind is light out of the WNW – that’s offshore. Clean lines for the morning session.

From the 20th onwards, it gets pretty quiet and inconsistent. The swells drop right off, and we’re looking at days of onshore junk and very small waves. You’ll be waiting a while for another proper window.

So, the call is clear: Wednesday the 16th morning for the big beefy south swell at Coogee. It’s raw, it’s powerful, and it’s only for the experts. If you want something more manageable, Saturday the 12th morning or Saturday the 19th morning are your best bets for cleaner, smaller waves.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Thu night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
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S
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SSE
9
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ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
330
225
128
115
135
102
88
82
127
49
56
979
1342
2813
2710
1323
819
309
132
133
255
Wind (km/h)
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N
20
ENE
15
N
10
NNE
30
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
30
NNE
10
NW
20
S
30
SSE
50
SSW
40
SSW
50
S
45
S
35
SSW
25
S
15
W
10
NNW
25
NE
10
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
8:56PM1.46m
9:22AM1.44m
9:37PM1.35m
9:59AM1.44m
10:17PM1.22m
10:36AM1.42m
10:59PM1.09m
11:16AM1.37m
11:45PM0.98m
12:02PM1.30m
00:41AM0.90m
12:58PM1.25m
1:56AM0.85m
Low Tide
2:48PM0.16m
3:09AM0.12m
3:32PM0.18m
3:41AM0.19m
4:18PM0.23m
4:13AM0.28m
5:04PM0.29m
4:46AM0.37m
5:55PM0.37m
5:22AM0.46m
6:55PM0.43m
6:06AM0.53m
8:07PM0.47m
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5:43
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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