Coragi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are shaping up for a ripper finish, so don’t write this one off.

The first surf worth paddling out for arrives on Friday, August 21st. It’s not big, but it’s clean. We’re looking at Coragi, a solid reef break for the advanced crew. Friday morning kicks things off with a clean 3ft swell out of the SSW, with a nice 12-second period rolling in. The wind is light and offshore from the NNE, keeping the surface glassy. The water is sitting at a pleasant 82°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (268), so there’s enough push for a good session, just nothing crazy.

That same clean, small swell holds into Saturday and Sunday, with the swell bumping up just a touch to 3ft on Saturday morning. The wind stays favourable, swinging from offshore to cross-offshore, so the waves will stay tidy. It’s the kind of weekend where you don’t need to stress about the crowds, though it’s a spot that can see people from time to time.

Now, things get a bit ordinary from Monday, August 24th through to the end of the month. The swell drops, the period shortens up, and while the wind stays mostly offshore, the quality just isn’t there. For a few days there’s not much worth chasing.

But hold onto your leash, because things turn on from the end of August into September. Saturday, August 29th morning is a genuine standout. We get a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ENE, so it’s going to be practically glassy. The combined energy jumps to a strong 565, which is a big jump from what we’ve seen. This is a reef break, so that long-period energy will wrap in nicely, giving you some proper lines. It’s still a manageable size for advanced surfers, but the quality is going to be top shelf.

Sunday, August 30th is right up there with it. The swell holds at 4ft, period still a meaty 15 seconds from the SSW, and the wind is gentle offshore from the NNE. The energy is still pumping at 597. This is the window you want to be blocking out. Expect some well-shaped, powerful waves rolling through. It’s not for beginners, but for anyone who knows what they’re doing, it’s going to be special.

Monday, August 31st also deserves a mention, particularly the afternoon. The swell is 3ft from the south with a 14-second period, but the wind goes completely glassy, straight out of the east. That’s a rare treat. The energy is still strong (448), so you’ll get the cleanest, smoothest conditions of the whole run.

After that, the swell starts to fade through the first few days of September, and by the 3rd and 4th, we’re back to small, weak, and choppy conditions with onshore wind. Not worth the drive.

So to wrap it up: the first few days are fun and clean but small. The real magic is the final weekend of August and into Monday, September 1st. That long-period groundswell with clean winds is your best bet by a long shot. Get in the water.

Rusty.

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