Coragi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Coragi. It’s a reef break, super consistent, and it takes a fair bit of respect – it’s an advanced wave. The water’s sitting at 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no dramas there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start on the horizon. From Friday the 7th through to Thursday the 13th, it’s pretty small and nothing to get too excited about. We’re looking at ankle to waist-high dribble, mostly below 3ft, and while the mornings often have clean lines, the energy is just weak. The swell direction is mostly from the south, which is okay, but the period is often short, and you’ll be doing more paddling than surfing. It’s a bit of a flat spell to kick things off.

The first real sign of life shows up on Friday the 14th. The morning turns glassy with a pulse of long-period south swell. It’s still small, around 2ft, but the period jumps to 16 seconds, and the energy is starting to build. It’s clean, and the sets will have a bit more push to them. The next couple of days, the 15th and 16th, see the swell start to fill in properly. Saturday the 15th has a cross-off breeze and the swell is building, with energy getting stronger. But the standout is Sunday the 16th. The wind turns offshore, the swell holds at 3ft from the south with a solid 15-second period, and the energy jumps right up. The surf is going to be very good, clean and lined up. That’s the pick of the first week.

After that, there’s a bit of a wobble on Monday the 17th. The swell is still up over 3ft, but the wind goes cross and a bit lumpy, and there’s more energy but it’s not as clean, so it’ll be a bit more challenging to find a good one.

Then we get the real event. Tuesday the 18th is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell pushes up to 5ft from the southwest, with a long 16-second period. The wind is light and cross-off, and the energy is massive. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the conditions will be clean with proper, powerful groundswell. This is the day to clear your schedule. It’s a lot of wave, so if you’re not confident, give it a miss, but for those who know, it’s going to be firing. The swell stays solid through Wednesday the 19th, still over 4ft with good energy, and offshore winds keeping it clean.

From Thursday the 20th onwards, the swell starts to back off slowly. We’re looking at 3ft to 3ft over the next few days, with periods dropping a bit. The wind is offshore for most of it, so it’ll stay clean, but the energy is fading. It’s still fun, but after Tuesday’s big show, it’s a bit of a come-down. The second week is less about size and more about getting clean, chest-high waves on the better mornings.

So, in short: don’t bother with the first week. The surf is small and ordinary. The real action starts on the 16th, but the day to be there is Tuesday the 18th. That’s the one. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s looking very promising. There could be a few crowds out there, it’s a popular spot when it’s firing, but for a wave like that, it’s worth it.

Rusty.

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