Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, it's been a quiet start, but things are gonna kick off in a big way. The first decent surf arrives Tuesday the 11th, and it's a solid, powerful start. We're looking at Coronation Beach, a classic beach and reef set-up that's exposed to the south-west, and that's exactly where the energy is coming from.

Right out of the gate on Tuesday the 11th, we've got a serious 12ft swell rolling in from the SW with a really long 16 second period. There's a massive amount of energy in the water, so you know there's some grunt behind it. The wind is a cross-offshore, so it'll be clean, but that's a heap of water for a beginner. The morning looks the pick with a moderate breeze, giving it a clean look. By the afternoon the wind picks up a fraction.

Wednesday the 12th is where it gets interesting. The swell drops a touch to 8ft, still from the SW with that long 16 second period, but the wind goes pure offshore from the east. The morning is the standout, with 8ft and a clean, moderate offshore wind spawning some excellent, powerful lines for experienced surfers. The period and direction are a match for the break's optimum, so expect some grinding walls. It's a bit much for learners, but for the crew who know what they're doing, Wednesday morning is the one to circle. Thursday the 13th keeps the quality up with a 8ft SW swell and 15 seconds, and another clean, offshore morning.

The swell eases into the weekend, with Saturday the 15th seeing a drop to 6ft and some cross-shore wind making things a bit bumpy by the afternoon. Sunday the 16th gets messy with onshore winds.

Just a heads up, the following Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th bring a big spike in swell, but the wind is a problem. Monday looks a write-off with a strong, lumpy cross-onshore wind, even with a 8ft swell at 19 seconds. Tuesday the 18th is the real diamond in the rough. The morning offers a clean 8ft SW swell at 16 seconds with a light offshore breeze, giving it a clean, powerful look. That's another proper session for the experienced crew.

We then hit a rough patch. From Wednesday the 19th through Saturday the 22nd, the wind is howling. We get a massive 13ft swell mid-week, but it's blown out and choppy with strong cross-onshore winds – that's kite-surfing territory, not really for the paddle. The water's got wild energy but it's just messy.

The outlook starts to recover on Sunday the 23rd with a clean, offshore morning. A solid 8ft SW groundswell at a long 17 seconds with a moderate offshore breeze. The water is about average temperature for the time of year, so not too warm, not too cold. The waves will have plenty of power and be well-shaped, but with that period they might break a bit straight on the beach sections. It clears through Monday the 24th, leaving just small 5ft leftovers.

All in all, the clear winner here is Wednesday morning, 12th of August with that clean offshore wind and solid 8ft SW swell. Keep your eyes peeled for Tuesday morning, 18th of August too – that's another gem if you can wait. It will be a bit of a wait, but there are waves to be had.

Rusty.

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