Coragi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s walk through what’s coming in the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are a slow start, but it builds into a solid run of surf. The standout window is obvious, and we’ve got a reliable reef break that’s going to be firing.

We kick off on Friday, August 28, but honestly, it’s not much to write home about. The surf is tiny, just 2 ft from the SSE with a weak, short-period 8-second swell. The combined energy is a measly 63, so there’s nothing pushing through. The wind is a cross-off from the NE at 12 mph, which keeps it clean, but the lack of power means it’s a skip. Friday afternoon sees a shift to a long-period 16-second S swell, energy jumps to 174, but it’s still only 2 ft – not enough to get excited over.

Saturday morning, August 29, things start to tick up. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the SSW with a proper 15-second period. The energy is up to 458, which is moderate, and the wind is a light cross-off from the ENE at 6 mph. The water is sitting at 83°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s clean and surfable, but not the main event.

Now, Sunday, August 30 – this is where it turns on. The swell holds at 4 ft from the SSW, but the period stretches to 15–16 seconds, and the energy rockets to 726 and 799. The wind gets a bit more favourable, shifting to a moderate offshore from the NNE and NE, blowing at 12 mph. That’s clean, lined-up reef surf. The break is Coragi, a reef setup that’s very consistent and exposed to the SSE, which is a solid match for the guidance optimum. This is the pick of the entire forecast. The conditions are excellent, and the swell is manageable for advanced surfers.

Monday, August 31, backs off slightly to 4 ft from the SSW, but the energy is still in the 600s. The wind is mostly cross-off to offshore, so it’s still clean. Tuesday, September 1, drops to 3 ft, and the period shortens to 13 seconds, energy around 392. Still good, but not the standout.

From Wednesday, September 2, right through to Tuesday, September 8, the surf drops off. The swell sits between 2 ft and 3 ft, with periods dropping to 8–10 seconds. The energy is mostly in the 100s, and while the wind is offshore, the waves are ordinary and weak. That’s a week of lacklustre conditions.

Then, on Thursday, September 10, there’s a flicker of life. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the SSE with a 12-second period, energy at 259, and the wind is light offshore. Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, are the best of the second week. The swell is 3 ft to 3 ft from the SE, period solid at 12 seconds, and energy climbing into the 300s and 400s. The wind is offshore from the NNE at 12–16 mph, which will keep Coragi clean and rippable. It’s not the size of the first weekend, but it’s consistent and well-shaped. For a long-range bet, this is a promising one.

Crowds at Coragi can sometimes be an issue, but given the quality on offer, it’s worth the paddle out. Just keep an eye on the tide.

Rusty, signing off.

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