Coogee
Edit SpotAbout
Quite crowded on any larger swell.
Atmosphere:
Good for grommets and occasional wedge wave.
Additional Info:
400m long stretch of sand in the heart of Sydney, 5 minutes south of Bondi. Good beachy wave for bodyboarding, bodysurfing and shortboard riders on bigger swell.
Location
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Direct from Coogee Bay Road.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fun, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Pollution, Shark protected
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Coogee Reef
0.14 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Coogee Bombie
0.14 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Surf club reef
0.39 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |