Surf Forecasts:
Coronation Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 6,264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coronation Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coronation Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s coming up for Coronation Beach. It’s a classic beach and reef setup, exposed to the SW, and it’s a consistent sort of spot, so even when it’s quiet, it won’t stay that way for long. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on there.
The first real action kicks off on Saturday the 22nd of August, and it’s a proper Saturday morning session. The swell is a solid 5 ft out of the SW, but the period is a huge 18 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell, so it’s got real grunt and shape. The best part? The wind is glassy, dead calm from the NW at 3 mph. The water will be like a mirror. The combined wave energy is massive, sitting at 2572, which is strong. This is one for the experienced crew though, as that size and power is a bit much for the beginners. It’s a legit standout if you’ve got the skills.
Then Saturday afternoon, the wind shifts and it gets messy. A strong SSW wind at 19 mph crosses it up, making it a write-off for the afternoon.
Sunday the 23rd is a write-off all day. Onshore wind and chop, not worth paddling out for.
Monday the 24th of August is another cracker of a morning. The swell is 7 ft, also from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s still a solid groundswell, and with the wind glassy from the S at 3 mph, the conditions are going to be excellent. The combined energy is 1776, strong. This is definitely for experienced surfers. It’s another standout.
Tuesday the 25th has a smaller morning, 4 ft, but with a 12-second period and glassy conditions from the north. The energy is weaker at 820, but it’s a clean option for a more relaxed session.
Wednesday the 26th kicks up a big 8 ft to 12 ft swell, but it’s windy and onshore. The energy is massive (6847 and 6760), but it’s a total mess. This is more a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one.
Thursday the 27th cleans up with a cross-offshore wind. The swell is still 8 ft in the morning and 8 ft in the afternoon, both from the SW with a 15-16 second period. The combined energy is still strong (3288 and 2491), and the wind keeps it clean. This is top-tier for experienced surfers only.
Friday the 28th brings a smaller 5 ft swell, but the wind goes offshore from the E at 22 mph in the morning, and then 16 mph from the ESE in the afternoon. The morning has a scratchy edge to it, but the afternoon looks fantastic. Clean, offshore lines, and the energy is moderate at 818. This is a really good day for a wider range of surfers.
Saturday the 29th is smaller, dropping to 4 ft in the morning and 3 ft in the afternoon. The afternoon sees a gentle offshore wind from the ENE, and the swell period jumps back to 18 seconds. The energy is 734, but that long period will make the most of the small size. A clean, fun day for logs or mid-lengths.
Sunday the 30th pushes back up to 7 ft, SW swell, with a 17-second period. The wind is a cross-off NNE breeze, keeping it clean. Combined energy is 2312, strong. Good for the experienced.
Monday the 31st of August is another top morning. 7 ft SW swell, 18-second period, and a light cross-off NNE breeze at 6 mph. The water will be clean, and the energy is 2429. This is another standout, excellent for the crew that can handle it.
The first week of September sees a gradual drop in quality. The swell holds around 5 ft to 8 ft, but the wind is consistently cross or cross-on, making it choppy. The best of that second week looks like Thursday the 3rd of September morning, with a 6 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean cross-off SSE breeze. Energy is 1383, moderate. It’s a decent option, but not at the same level as the earlier days.
After that, the surf drops off and the winds stay tricky, with a few small, cleanish windows on the 6th. The standouts are definitely the Saturday 22nd morning, Monday 24th morning, and the Monday 31st morning. If you can only pick one, the 22nd of August with that glass and long period is the one to be out for.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the E by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
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1465 | 3304 | 2658 | 658 | 648 | 1829 | 1776 | 1459 | 821 | 486 | 539 | 1083 | 2386 | 6264 | 5124 | 3171 | 2814 | 1500 | 999 | 814 | 546 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:37AM0.61m | 6:36AM0.62m | 7:28AM0.64m | 8:13AM0.64m | 8:54AM0.64m | 11:33PM0.38m | 9:33AM0.61m | 11:31PM0.42m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:35PM0.12m | 3:57PM0.10m | 4:16PM0.09m | 4:32PM0.09m | 4:43PM0.10m | 4:49PM0.12m | 2:46AM0.34m | 4:54PM0.14m | 3:51AM0.31m | ||||||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | SW 22 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
1107 | — | 18 | 658 | 648 | 1829 | 1776 | 1459 | 821 | 486 | 539 | 1083 | 2386 | 6264 | 5124 | 3171 | 2814 | 1500 | 999 | 814 | 546 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | — | WSW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 24 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 |
1465 | — | — | — | 209 | 651 | — | — | — | 150 | 303 | 22 | 667 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | E 4 | — | E 3 |
— | 3304 | 2658 | 163 | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 10 | — | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 364 | 775 | 538 | 394 | 562 | 0 | 35 | 442 | 0 | 0 | 749 | 909 | 516 | 1808 | 0 | 20 | 538 | 14 | 271 | 0 | 271 |
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Information about the Coronation Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Coronation Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coronation Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coronation Beach 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 (Coronation Beach) 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 Coronation Beach 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.
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