Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s chew the fat on what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple weeks.

We’ve got a steady stream of long-period SW groundswell pushing in, but the wind is going to be the make-or-break factor. You’ll see plenty of size—over 5 ft for most of the first week—with the biggest pulses hitting over 10 ft, packing some serious punch. Water temp is about 68°, right where it should be for this time of year. For the average surfer, you want to focus on the mornings when that east-northeast or offshore breeze cleans the lines up. Most of the time the wind is cross or onshore, so those clean windows are your golden hours.

We start Tuesday August 11th with a solid 12 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy of 6473 (strong). Morning has a cross-off SE wind at 12 mph, keeping it clean. That’s big water, though—over 8 ft, so this is for experienced surfers only. Afternoon stays similar with a SSE wind. The wave comment flags marginal tide, so pick your spot carefully.

Wednesday the 12th is your first real standout. Morning has a clean 8 ft SW swell (16-second period, 3499 energy) with a beautiful offshore E wind at 16 mph. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The waves will be powerful and well-shaped. The break, Coronation Beach (beach and reef), is consistent and exposed to the SW swell, dead on the optimum direction. Afternoon drops to 8 ft with a cross-off SE breeze—still clean, but a step down.

Thursday the 13th brings a 8 ft SW swell with a 15-second period. Morning has a cross-off ENE wind at 12 mph, keeping it clean, but the wave comment flags marginal tide. Afternoon turns cross with a SSE breeze, making it lumpier.

Friday the 14th morning is another gem. We get a 8 ft SW swell (16 seconds, 3116 energy) with an offshore ENE wind at 12 mph—clean, powerful waves for experienced crew. Afternoon turns cross from the S at 10 mph, so it gets choppier. Crowds are listed as ‘sometimes,’ so you might have company, but it’s not packed.

Saturday the 15th the swell backs down to 6 ft (14 seconds, 1290 energy). Morning has a gentle cross-off ENE wind at 10 mph, keeping it clean. Afternoon gets messy with a cross S wind at 12 mph. Energy is dropping into moderate territory.

Sunday the 16th sees the swell dip to 4 ft in the morning with a cross-off NE breeze—small but clean. Afternoon swings onshore from the WSW at 10 mph with a 6 ft SW swell, bringing chop.

Monday the 17th, the swell picks back up to 8 ft with a long 19-second period and big energy of 5080. The catch? Onshore wind from the WSW at 10 mph all day, making it messy. This is more of a kite-surfing setup with that wind and size at a beach and reef break.

Tuesday the 18th keeps the 8 ft SW swell going, but the wind turns light and cross-onshore from the WSW. Energy is moderate (2904). Surfable but not clean.

Wednesday the 19th is a big pulse. Morning sees a 10 ft SW swell (16 seconds, 9056 energy—strong) with a light onshore WNW breeze. Afternoon jumps to 12 ft and 10611 energy—very strong. Wind is onshore from the W at 10 mph. This is big, powerful, and messy. For experts only, and the wind is against it.

Thursday the 20th offers another good window in the morning: a 8 ft SW swell (16 seconds, 3326 energy) with a cross-off SE breeze at only 6 mph—clean and excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon turns cross and lumpy with a S wind.

Friday the 21st onwards, the outlook gets rougher. Swell holds around 7 ft but wind shifts onshore from the WNW and strengthens. Saturday the 22nd is a write-off with a fresh 19 mph onshore wind and rain—poor conditions. Sunday the 23rd has a long-period 19-second swell (8 ft) but onshore again.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are both poor with fresh onshore winds over 7 ft of swell. By Wednesday the 26th, the swell fades to 5 ft and the wind lightens but remains cross-onshore. Energy is low (639). Surfable for a beginner maybe, but nothing special.

There’s a real gap of several days late in the second week with no clean surf on offer, so make your move on the good early windows.

The pick of the period: Wednesday the 12th and Friday the 14th mornings at Coronation Beach. Solid 8 ft SW groundswell with offshore winds, clean and powerful. For experienced surfers only. The late August pulse on Wednesday the 19th has the size but the wind spoils it.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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