Coragi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a solid look at our stretch of coast over the coming weeks. We’ve only got one spot on the menu—Coragi—so this is your full picture.

The forecast starts quiet, with the first few days offering just small, rideable waves, nothing to get excited about. But there’s a distinct pulse of better energy building into the end of August and the first few days of September, which is where the real focus should be. After that, it fades back into small and ordinary conditions.

Monday 24th kicks things off with small 3ft swell from the south, but a moderate NNE breeze at 12 mph keeps it clean. Combined energy is weak at 131. Surfable, but very average. The water is sitting at 81°, which is spot on for this time of year.

Tuesday 25th sees the swell drop a touch to 3ft, and while the wind stays offshore from the NNE, it’s stronger at 16 mph. Conditions are clean, but the wave quality is poor. Afternoon shifts a little more NE, still offshore, but the energy dips to 98. Not worth paddling out for.

Wednesday 26th is a mixed bag. The morning brings a jump to 8ft from the SSE with a storm risk, but it’s cross-shore at 12 mph, so you’re looking at a lumpy, choppy mess. The combined energy is a thumping 1037, but that’s raw power with no shape. The afternoon drops to 7ft with a lighter ESE breeze, but it’s still cross-shore and only marginal. This one is really more for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

Thursday 27th settles back. Morning has 4ft from the south with a light NNW cross-off breeze, and it’s clean. Afternoon sees 4ft with a NNE offshore at 6 mph. Surfable, but still just ordinary in the 1-2 range of energy.

Now here’s where it picks up. Friday 28th afternoon is a standout blip: small 2ft swell but clean offshore wind from the NNE at 16 mph, and that period jumps to 16 seconds—really long-period groundswell. The combined energy is 202, but it’s very clean. The long period will mean those waves hold their shape, especially on a reef like this.

Saturday 29th is all about clear skies and a building swell. Morning has 3ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and gentle offshore NE wind at 9 mph. Afternoon pushes to 3ft, SSW, 14 seconds. Energy is climbing: 454 then 476. This is getting good.

Sunday 30th is the true standout—the best of the entire run. Morning and afternoon both offer 4ft from the SSW with a 15-16 second period, steady moderate NNE offshore breeze at 12 mph, and combined energy hitting 607 and 670. Expect very clean, well-shaped waves with proper push. The reef will love this direction and period. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so expect company.

Monday 31st holds that same 4ft from the SSW with a 14 second period and light offshore winds, energy still strong at 583. Very good conditions continue.

Tuesday 1st September starts clearing up with 3ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds, and a light E cross-off breeze. Energy drops to 329—good, but not the peak. Afternoon goes cross-shore and marginal.

From Wednesday 2nd September onward, the swell fades. Through to the 8th of September, we’re bouncing between 1ft and 3ft, mostly from the south or SSE, with weak energy (mostly under 150). Winds are generally offshore or light, but the lack of size and punch means these are ordinary-to-poor surf days. There’s a small blip on the morning of Saturday the 5th with 3ft from the SSE at 8 seconds period, but it’s cross-off and the energy is only 133, so it’s nothing special.

The long-range stuff from the 3rd to the 8th has some very clean-looking small waves (1ft to 3ft) and long-period energy (11-16 seconds), but it’s too weak to really recommend. A few glassy moments on the morning of Wednesday the 2nd (2ft, period 12 seconds, glassy wind) are nice for a longboard, but not a proper surf.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother before Friday 28th afternoon unless you’re desperate for a paddle. The best window is Sunday 30th August through Monday 31st August—that’s your time. After that, the first week of September dribbles away into small, clean but unremarkable conditions.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

- Rusty

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