Coragi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve just finished staring at the charts for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one main spot that’s going to do all the heavy lifting, and it’s a proper reef set-up that demands respect. The opening days are a bit of a slow burn, but stick with me.

Alright, let’s talk about today, Saturday the 22nd of August. We’re looking at Coragi, and it’s already showing signs of life. The northeast wind is blowing offshore at 12 mph, which is keeping the surface clean. You’ve got a 3ft swell coming from the SSW with a period of 11 seconds, giving us moderate wave energy (234). The water is sitting at 82°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The sets are small but clean, and the reef will give them a bit of shape. Expect good surf conditions, but it’s just a starter.

Sunday the 23rd kicks off with a gentler breeze, 9 mph from the NNE, still offshore. The swell holds at 3ft from the SSW, period still 11 seconds, and the wave energy is still moderate (209). The morning session is the pick – glassy, clean, and the reef will be working. The afternoon gets a bit ordinary, but still surfable.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are a bit of a downer. The swell drops to 2–3ft, and the period shortens up, especially on Tuesday afternoon when the wind kicks up to 19 mph. That’s a fresh offshore breeze, but it’s going to make the 3ft swell feel messy. The energy dips into the weak zone (88) – not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 26th sees a real jump in size. The swell hits 7ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 613. The wind is cross-offshore from the east, so it’s clean, but at 7ft, this is getting into advanced territory. It’s a bit of a beast, and the reef at Coragi will have some proper juice. Marginal surf conditions are flagged, likely due to tide, but if you’re an expert, this is your window.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are a comedown, with the swell dropping back to 2–4ft. The wind is still offshore, but the energy is low. Friday afternoon has a weird 16-second period in a tiny 2ft swell – that’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s just not big enough to do anything.

Now, the real standout. Saturday the 29th of August is the day to circle. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a very long 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (547). The wind is a moderate offshore from the NE at 12 mph. The afternoon gets even better: 4ft swell, 17-second period, and the energy jumps to 798. This is very good surf. The reef at Coragi will love that long-period groundswell – it’ll wrap in and give you some proper, clean, lined-up waves. The water is still warm, and the wind is perfect. Expect very good surf conditions.

Sunday the 30th holds that quality. The swell builds to 5ft, still from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period in the morning and 15 seconds in the afternoon. The energy is up around 897, which is strong. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNE. This is the best of the best. The wave energy is thumping, the direction is right on the money for the optimum SSE direction, and the offshore breeze means it’ll be glassy. If you can get out there, this is the session.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September keep the quality high, with swell staying around 4ft and period dropping to 13–14 seconds. The wind stays offshore, and the energy is still strong. Expect good surf, but it’s a slight step down from that Sunday peak.

The rest of the first week of September sees a slow fade. Wednesday the 2nd has 2–3ft swell with a 12-second period, still good surf but not a standout. From Thursday the 3rd onwards, the swell drops into the 2–3ft range, and the wind starts to swing around. The energy is weak, and by Thursday afternoon, it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Not worth a paddle.

So, the big call: the standout is Saturday the 29th of August through Sunday the 30th. That’s your window. The reef at Coragi will be firing with that long-period groundswell, clean offshore winds, and strong energy. The crowds are possible here, so get in early. It’s a reef break for advanced surfers, so don’t take it lightly. If you’re a beginner, the 3ft days earlier in the week are safer, but the quality is nothing like that weekend.

Rusty.

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