Coragi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. Coragi is a reef that demands respect, and over this 16-day window it’s got some serious moments. There’s a bit of a flat start, but stick with me.

Kicking off Friday August 21st, we’ve got clean conditions. The swell is running at 3ft from the SSW with a nice 12-second period, and a moderate wave energy (287). NNE wind blowing offshore, glassy clean. A lovely little warm-up session for the experienced surfer. That offshore wind hangs around through the weekend. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd hold steady at 3ft with that same clean vibe. Energy drops a bit by Sunday arvo (197), but still a fun paddle.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th get a bit meh. Swell stays around 3ft but the period drops to 10 then 8 seconds. Energy weakens (down to 112). Wind is still offshore but the quality isn’t there. You can get wet, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Now pay attention. Wednesday the 26th of August is a standout. Morning brings a solid 6ft pulse from the south, combined energy jumping to 521—a strong, punchy swell. Wind is moderate offshore from the NNE. The period is a short 9 seconds, but the size and offshore wind make this the best session of the first week for the advanced crew. Afternoon drops to 5ft and still very clean. This is the pick.

Thursday the 27th fades to 2ft, and Friday the 28th is tiny and weird. But Friday afternoon the 28th serves up a glorious surprise: glassy conditions, dead calm from the SSW. Only 2ft of swell, but that 17-second period from the SSW (energy 263) means long, clean lines at the reef. Perfect for a quiet session.

The real fireworks are Saturday the 29th of August through Monday the 1st of September. Saturday morning: 4ft from the SSW, a very long 16-second period, strong energy (684). Moderate offshore NNE wind. This is groundswell gold. Saturday arvo bumps to 4ft with even more energy (812). Sunday the 30th holds 4ft, 16-second period, energy peaking at 869. This is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. The reef will handle that long-period energy beautifully, offering steep, powerful walls. It’s too big and punchy for beginners, but for the advanced surfer, this is pure magic. Keep in mind that long period swell can close out beach breaks, but here on the reef it’s going to be proper. Crowds are sometimes an issue, and on these days it’ll be worth the hassle. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.

Monday the 31st is still excellent: 4ft, 14-second period from the SSW, with nearly glassy conditions by the afternoon. Tuesday the 1st of September fades to 3ft, still clean but the wind turns cross-shore.

After that, the second week gets quiet. From Wednesday the 2nd of September through Saturday the 5th, the swell drops below 2ft, wind turns messy, and energy stays below 150. There’s a small bump on Saturday the 5th with 3ft from the SSE and clean offshore wind, but it’s ordinary. Not worth the trip.

So two true standouts: Wednesday morning August 26th for the biggest, punchiest swell with clean offshore wind, and the Saturday August 29th through Monday August 31st stretch for the perfect long-period groundswell with clean to glassy conditions. That weekend into Monday is the real gem.

Rusty, signing off.

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