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Cooden Beach Surf Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
1.3m
peeling
Wind
19kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-1.2m
falling
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Is Cooden Beach good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Cooden Beach: Good for surfing — 68/100 for intermediate level. Wind 19 kn W · Waves 1.3 m, 7 s · Tide 2.1–-2.4 m. Best window around 16:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Cooden Beach: 1.1m waves with strong cross-shore wind. Windsurfing looks Epic! in the early morning, with Kite Surfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 20°C / 67°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
49/100Okay
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
49
/ 100
now · 06
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 62 · 18
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 49
now · 06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.9m
peeling
Wind
25kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-1.2m
falling
Period
7s
Water
20°C
Swell
NE 39°
Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
60
/ 100
06
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 61 · 00
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Conditions
What's driving the 60
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.0m
peeling
Wind
8kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
falling
Period
7s
Water
19°C
Swell
NE 40°
Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
37
/ 100
06
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 39 · 21
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Conditions
What's driving the 37
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.5m
crumbling
Wind
6kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.6m
falling
Period
7s
Water
19°C
Swell
NE 55°
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03 · Location

In context.

A quiet, rural shingle beach divided by timber groynes, unsupervised and with minimal facilities, valued mainly as a wind-sports venue for kite surfing and windsurfing in a designated area separate from the bathing zone (8-knot limit). Sandy flats are exposed at low tide; groynes are a hazard near high water. Jet skis are banned from launching here, and inflatables are prohibited under orange flags. No lifeguard; low-to-mid rising tide suits launches best.

Spec sheet
Coords
50.8288°N, 0.4095°E
Facing
SE
Nearest
Normans Bay
Swell now
NE 40°
Wind now
W 261°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the wind like at Cooden Beach today?

Wind at Cooden Beach today: 19 kn W (gusting 37 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Cooden Beach today?

Waves at Cooden Beach today: 1.3 m, 7 s period from NE, peeling character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Cooden Beach today?

The best window for surfing at Cooden Beach today is around 16:00 UTC, when conditions score 68/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Cooden Beach suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Cooden Beach scores 39/100 today for surfing — Poor. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Cooden Beach?

Cooden Beach is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Cooden Beach?

Cooden Beach is a coastal location near Normans Bay in United Kingdom. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Cooden Beach?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Cooden Beach, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

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Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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