Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Coronation Beach, but it’s not all bluebird. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, then the magic starts to show up.

Wednesday the 2nd is a no-go. S out at 12 mph is cross-shore, the swell is 6 ft to 6 ft from the SW, but the wave comment says it’s marginal, with a cross-chop that’ll have you frustrated. Total energy is moderate (1255 to 1443). Save your energy.

Now, Thursday the 3rd morning is a real gem. Glassy conditions with a slight air – WSW wind at 3 mph. Swell is 7 ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1688. The wave comment says excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s clean, lined-up, and the offshore wind direction is perfect for this exposed SW spot. This is the standout of the whole run. Get it while it’s good.

The afternoon of Thursday the 3rd sees the wind clocking cross-on and the energy gets bigger (2150) at 7 ft, but it’s already getting choppy. Friday the 4th is a write-off with cross-on wind and choppy conditions. Saturday the 5th is a mess – 19 mph onshore, then 31 mph with rain; blown out, don’t bother. Sunday the 6th is clean but with 10 ft swell and fresh breeze, it’s big and marginal for most.

Monday the 7th morning is the second big standout. ESE wind at 12 mph is offshore, swell is 10 ft from the SW with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 5009. The wave comment says exceptional surf for expert surfers. This is a serious groundswell. For a beach and reef setup, that long period will make it a bit tricky at the beach, but the reef sections will hold it beautifully. Only for the experienced crew. Afternoon holds big but with cross-off wind.

Tuesday the 8th is still pumping. Morning offshore at 7 ft, then afternoon gets even better: 8 ft from the SW with an 18-second period, combined energy 3948, moderate offshore, and the wave comment says excellent. That afternoon session is another highlight.

After that, the swell drops. Wednesday the 9th through to the end of the week is smaller, 5 ft to 6 ft, with mostly cross or cross-off winds. Combined energy drops back to moderate (948 to 1988). Some clean windows, but nothing to get too excited about.

Then we get into the second week. Saturday the 12th is marginal with fresh cross-shore chop. But Sunday the 13th morning has a nice little window: 6 ft, offshore wind from the E, period 16 seconds, energy 1556, clean. Monday the 14th morning is similar: 7 ft, offshore, clean. The real kicker in the second week is Wednesday the 16th morning – 8 ft, SW, 18-second period, 4903 energy, light cross-shore wind. That’s a big, long-period swell again, but it’s a bit of a gamble that far out. Still, it’s got promise.

Overall, Thursday the 3rd morning and Monday the 7th afternoon are the true standouts. Thursday is clean, glassy, and welcoming for experienced surfers. Monday is for the hardcore only. The rest of the window is a mix of small clean windows and blown-out days, so pick your moments.

Crowds at Coronation Beach can be a thing sometimes, so get it early on the standouts.

Rusty.

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