Surf Forecasts:
Coragi surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with 892 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coragi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surf is finally starting to show its face again. It’s been a bit of a flat spell, but things are looking up over the next week and a half, with a good run of clean, rideable waves. The water is sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
We’ve got a moderate pulse of energy coming in, with the combined swell energy sitting at 751 in the water for the first proper session on Saturday the 15th. It’s a bit on the smaller side, around 4ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds. That long period means it’ll have some push, but it’s not going to be a world-beater. The wind is a light cross-off from the ENE, which should keep the surface clean. You can get some fun ones at Coragi for the afternoon, but the tide might be a bit of a factor. It’s nothing to get too wild about.
Sunday the 16th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning session looks like the pick, with a touch less wind (6 mph from the E) and that same 4ft of SSW swell, but the period dropping slightly to 14 seconds. The energy is still up there at 758. It’s going to be clean, glassy, and offer up some proper little barrels on the reef. This is a good one to get out for.
The week carries this promise. Monday the 17th has some punchier energy in the water (931) but the swell is a bit more disorganized, mixing in some S direction. The wind stays offshore and clean, but there's a risk of a thunderstorm to keep an eye on. Tuesday the 18th is a strong contender; 4ft of SSW swell with that offshore wind, and the energy remains high (972). The morning is cross-off, but the afternoon turns fully offshore and looks like a gem, with moderate offshores and clean faces. This is a standout period for sure.
Wednesday the 19th is another winner. Swell bumps up to 5ft from the SSW, period holds at 15 seconds, and you’ve got gentle offshore winds all day. The energy is still strong at 932. This is shaping up to be the best day of the run – proper head-high reef waves, clean and consistent. Get on it.
Thursday the 20th sees a slight drop in size back to 4ft, but the energy is still respectable (555). The morning is clear with a light offshore, making it super clean. Friday the 21st and the weekend of the 22nd-23rd see the swell back off into the 3-3ft range. It’s still surfable and clean with those consistent offshore winds, but the energy drops off significantly, down to 265 and then below 200. It’s a bit of a lull, but still fun for a longboard.
From Monday the 24th through Wednesday the 26th, we hit a slump. The period drops right off to 8 seconds, which is just short-period windswell – a bit crumbly and weak. The energy is really low, under 190, so it's not going to be worth paddling out for much.
But hold on, there’s a late plot twist. On Thursday the 27th, that’s a week and a half away, the swell jumps back up to 6ft from the S, but the period is still short at 8 seconds. This will be a punchy, but maybe a bit chaotic, wave – probably better suited for more experienced surfers. The energy jumps back to 433. Then Friday the 28th looks like a distant promising blip, with a 6ft, 17-second SSW groundswell, but the energy is moderate and it’s a long way out, so treat it as a promising but uncertain one for the end of the month. The long period is great for the reef here at Coragi.
So, the standout days to plan around are Wednesday the 19th and Tuesday the 18th, with Sunday the 16th as a close third. After that, there's a dead patch in the middle of the week before a late flurry might show up.
This is Rusty, signing off. See you in the water.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
636 | 543 | 536 | 458 | 434 | 330 | 509 | 754 | 605 | 563 | 494 | 869 | 834 | 537 | 506 | 421 | 329 | 195 | 232 | 228 | |
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 | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:56PM0.96m | 10:13AM1.09m | 10:33PM0.94m | 10:50AM1.00m | 11:10PM0.91m | 11:27AM0.90m | 11:49PM0.85m | 12:05PM0.79m | 00:32AM0.79m | 12:50PM0.69m | 1:27AM0.73m | 1:54PM0.61m | 2:46AM0.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.01m | 3:49AM0.02m | 4:23PM0.04m | 4:30AM0.06m | 4:59PM0.09m | 5:13AM0.12m | 5:35PM0.15m | 5:57AM0.19m | 6:13PM0.21m | 6:48AM0.26m | 6:59PM0.27m | 7:54AM0.32m | 8:02PM0.32m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
636 | 543 | 536 | 458 | 434 | 222 | 509 | 754 | 605 | 563 | 494 | 869 | 834 | 537 | 506 | 421 | 329 | 195 | 232 | 228 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | S 17 | S 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 |
86 | 68 | 216 | 205 | 224 | 192 | 270 | 204 | 145 | 288 | 345 | 55 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 35 | 49 | 70 | 30 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SE 13 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 16 | SSW 12 | NNE 8 | S 18 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NW 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
29 | 84 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 330 | 152 | 6 | 222 | 116 | 94 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 23 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NE 4 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
47 | — | — | — | 14 | 8 | 17 | 51 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | 23 | 68 | 138 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 198 | 0 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 644 |
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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.




