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“Coogee Beach is sheltered from swell from the SE and South by Wedding Cake Island which is located approx 1 km offshore. the beach picks up some swell from East. NE swell funnels straight in and waves on this swell direction can be had on an average right reef located close to shore at the Southern and of beach.
The beach itself has the wrong bottom contours and is generally just a closeout.
On rare occasions with 4 metre + NE swell on open ocean left point/reef at North end of beach gets wave big enough for takeoff to move out clear of rocks. Not a long wave... more of a novelty to surf.
On big North swells for those with a PWC, or brave enough to paddle 1km out to sea there is a right reef set up on the North side of Wedding Cake Island.
The Southy is a right reef near by that breaks on large South swells. Only access is by jumping off nearby cliffs, or a very long paddle from shore.”
Moggy from AUSTRALIA - 26 May 2010
Coogee Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 18 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.1(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.5(1: Coogee is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.6(1: Coogee is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Sydney South Coast. 5: the best break in Sydney South Coast). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.8(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Coogee can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.6(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Coogee, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Coogee are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.1(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.9(1: Often too crowded. 5: Coogee is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.7(1: Getting to Coogee requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.3(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Coogee for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.4(1: Camping at Coogee is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.4(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Coogee is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.9(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Coogee, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.2(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Coogee where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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