Coragi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a run of small but clean swell coming through. It’s not going to be a massive, ground-shaking session, but for those who know this reef, there’s some real quality to be had if you pick the right window. The combined swell energy is moderate, hitting around the 449 (moderate wave energy) mark on Friday morning, building up to a peak of 733 (moderate wave energy) by Friday afternoon. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout period is definitely the weekend. Saturday morning, the 11th of July, is looking like the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the south, with a very long 16-second period pushing through. That’s groundswell, folks, and it means proper shaped waves with good energy. The wind is offshore from the NNE at 9 mph, which will keep the surface glassy and clean. The combined energy is 660 (moderate wave energy). This is the one to circle on the calendar. Saturday afternoon keeps it going with a similar 3 ft south-southwest swell, still offshore, still clean, and energy up to 737 (moderate wave energy).

Sunday the 12th of July is also very solid. 4 ft to 4 ft of south swell, 14-second period, and a consistent offshore breeze from the NNE at 12 mph. The energy is still in the 569 to 591 range (moderate wave energy). This is a classic Coragi weekend – reliable, offshore, and the reef will be working.

Monday the 13th through to Tuesday the 15th sees the swell ease back a bit. We’re looking at 2 ft to 3 ft waves, with the wind staying offshore or cross-offshore. The wave energy drops to the 162 to 371 range (moderate to weak wave energy). It’s still surfable, especially for the early birds, but it’s not the same quality as the weekend. The long period groundswell is gone, replaced by shorter period swell, so the waves will be a bit weaker and less consistent.

From Wednesday the 16th of July onward, things get smaller and more ordinary. The swell drops to 1 ft to 2 ft, and the winds start to turn cross or onshore, which will mess up the surface. The energy is in the 92 to 191 range (weak wave energy). There’s a brief moment of glassy conditions on Saturday morning the 18th of July and again on Wednesday morning the 22nd, but with such small swell, it’s really only for the longboard or a quiet paddle. After that, we’re into a period of very small, weak waves with poor wind until the end of the forecast window on the 25th of July.

So, the honest truth: the first weekend is the only real window for quality surf. Saturday morning, the 11th, is the absolute best – clean, offshore, long-period groundswell. After that, it’s a slow fade into small, ordinary conditions with a few short windows of glassy, tiny waves. Don’t get too excited about the second week unless you’re just desperate for a paddle.

Rusty out.

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