Surf Forecasts:
Coragi surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, S swell with 506 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coragi this week:
The surf forecast for Coragi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coragi in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coragi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Coragi.
We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but you’ll have to be patient. The first real standout isn’t until a week from Saturday, but don’t write the week off completely—there’s some fun little waves in between.
Thursday morning, the 20th of August, kicks things off with a clean 4ft south swell, period a solid 13 seconds, and a cross-off breeze from the ENE. The water’s sitting at 82°, which is about normal for this time of year. Combined energy is moderate at 555. It’s a very good start, but the real magic is yet to come.
Thursday afternoon and Friday morning hold clean, smaller surf around 3ft to 4ft, but the wind stays good. Friday afternoon picks up a fresh offshore from the NNE at 19 mph, cleaning up that 3ft SSW swell nicely. Saturday morning the 22nd has a moderate offshore and 3ft of S swell—still clean, still fun. The weekend keeps ticking over with small, clean waves, but nothing to get too worked up about.
Then, from Monday 24th through to Thursday 27th, the swell drops to 2ft–3ft, period drops to 8–10 seconds, and while the wind is offshore, it’s pretty ordinary. The energy drops into the low to mid 100s—weak. It’s surfable, but just.
Now, here’s the standout. Saturday morning, the 29th of August. Glassy. I mean, dead flat calm. N wind at 3 mph, glassy conditions. A 3ft SSW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds—very long period. Combined energy is 566, moderate but powerful for its size. That’s going to be clean, lined up, and proper. This is the one to circle. The long period means it’ll wrap into Coragi (a reef break) beautifully—just watch for the lulls between sets.
Sunday the 30th keeps it pumping: 4ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and glassy again in the afternoon. The energy jumps to 678. This is the best of the run. Two days of very clean, solid groundswell. This is expert territory at 4ft on a reef, but if you know what you’re doing, it’ll be magic.
After that, Monday the 31st gets a little lumpy with a cross-on wind from the S, though the swell holds at 4ft, 14 seconds. Tuesday the 1st of September sees a clean offshore from the N, 3ft S swell, 13 seconds—still good, but not the top tier.
The first week of September fades out with smaller, cleaner waves, dropping to 2ft–3ft, and the energy drops into the 100s. By Friday the 4th, it’s small and clean again, but nothing special.
So, the two standouts: Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of August. Glassy, long-period groundswell, 3ft to 4ft from the SSW, and a reef break that’ll handle it perfectly. Crowds are possible at Coragi, so get in early. That’s your window.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
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506 | 421 | 269 | 195 | 192 | 228 | 177 | 213 | 198 | 184 | 181 | 133 | 149 | 117 | 115 | 111 | 113 | 90 | 109 | 131 | 141 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:50PM0.69m | 1:27AM0.73m | 1:54PM0.61m | 2:46AM0.69m | 3:30PM0.58m | 4:18AM0.71m | 5:01PM0.61m | 5:29AM0.76m | 6:00PM0.66m | 6:19AM0.84m | 6:42PM0.73m | 6:58AM0.92m | 7:18PM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:59PM0.27m | 7:54AM0.32m | 8:02PM0.32m | 9:23AM0.34m | 9:27PM0.33m | 10:52AM0.32m | 10:47PM0.31m | 11:54AM0.28m | 11:45PM0.26m | 12:38PM0.22m | 00:28AM0.21m | 1:15PM0.17m | 1:06AM0.16m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
506 | 421 | 269 | 195 | 192 | 228 | 177 | 213 | 198 | 184 | 181 | 133 | 149 | 117 | 115 | 111 | 113 | 90 | 109 | 131 | 141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | N 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 10 |
49 | 48 | 74 | 37 | 38 | 23 | 29 | 84 | 58 | 46 | 33 | 25 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 33 | 26 | 28 | 73 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | NNE 7 | SSW 10 | S 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 |
11 | 11 | 45 | 39 | 35 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 53 | 108 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1352 | 1621 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Coragi Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Coragi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coragi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coragi surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Coragi) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coragi may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.




