Coragi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer over the next couple of weeks at Coragi.

Right now, the surf is pretty marginal. We’ve got a small, clean 3.6 ft swell from the south with a solid 13-second period, but the tide and conditions are making it hard to get excited about. The combined swell energy is sitting at 476 (moderate), but honestly, it’s more of a paddle around than a session to write home about. We’re looking at a bit of a flat spot here for the first few days—nothing really firing until later in the week.

Come Friday morning, the 21st of August, we see a drop to 2.6 ft from the SSW, period at 12 seconds, and it’s clean with a cross-off breeze. The energy drops to 297 (moderate), and while it’s surfable, it’s still pretty ordinary. Saturday and Sunday stay small, with 2.6 ft to 3 ft swell, mostly from the south or SSW, and periods hanging between 11 and 12 seconds. Winds are offshore or cross-off, keeping it clean, but the wave energy is weak to moderate (281 to 160). It’s not terrible, but it’s not gonna blow your mind.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 26th of August, the swell jumps up to 5.6 ft in the morning and 6.6 ft in the afternoon, both from the south with a 9-second period. That’s a short-period swell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy at the reef, but the offshore winds (NE) are solid—15 mph in the morning, 9 mph in the afternoon—and the combined energy jumps to 508 and 594 (strong). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and this is the standout of the run so far. It’s still in the moderate range for size, so advanced surfers will have fun, but beginners might find it a bit much.

Thursday the 27th drops back to 3.6 ft from the SW in the morning, with a 8-second period and offshore winds, energy at 219 (moderate). It’s okay, nothing special.

Then look at Friday the 28th of August: morning has a tiny 1.3 ft SSW swell with a 19-second period—very long period groundswell. That’s a weird combo, small but with heaps of energy (179). The afternoon turns glassy with a 2.3 ft SSW at 17 seconds, energy jumps to 335 (moderate), and conditions are glassy. That’s a window of clean, long-period groundswell. On a reef like Coragi, that long period will wrap in nicely, but it’s only 2.3 ft, so expect small, clean waves with long lulls.

Saturday the 29th has 3.6 ft from the SSW, period at 16 seconds, but cross-off winds at 12–15 mph and energy cranking up to 800–919 (strong). The forecast calls it “marginal surf,” which is a shame because the swell has serious grunt.

Sunday the 30th of August is the next real standout. Morning brings 4.6 ft from the SSW, 15-second period, offshore wind at 15 mph, and combined energy of 928 (very strong). Conditions are clean, and it’s looking like a proper session. The afternoon holds 4.3 ft with the same direction, fresh offshore wind, energy at 837 (strong). This is the best of the second week—solid groundswell, offshore, and energy that will make the reef light up.

Monday the 31st keeps the run going: 3.9 ft from the south, 14-second period, offshore wind at 12 mph, energy around 629–635 (strong). Both morning and afternoon look good for advanced surfers. Into September, Tuesday the 1st drops to 3.3 ft from the south, still a 13-second period, offshore winds, energy at 398 (moderate). There’s a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind stays clean.

After that, Wednesday the 2nd of September turns poor with onshore winds and small swell—2 ft to 2.6 ft, weak energy (129 to 207). That’s a wrap.

So if you’re picking one or two sessions: Wednesday the 26th of August for that punchy 6.6 ft south swell with offshore winds, and Sunday the 30th of August for the long-period groundswell at 4.6 ft with fresh offshore. Both are clean, strong energy, and ideal for advanced surfers. Crowds are possible at Coragi, so keep that in mind. Water temps are about average for this time of year, no big anomaly here.

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