Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Coronation Beach.

The early part of the outlook is a bit of a tease. The ocean is sending us some proper SW groundswell, and it’s got some serious energy behind it, but the wind gods aren’t playing nice just yet. We have a window of clean conditions on Thursday morning when a moderate ENE breeze keeps things offshore, and you’re looking at the water sitting at 68°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year. The swell is a solid 5ft with a long 15-second period, and the energy is strong at 1070. It’ll be a bit much for the learners, but for the rest of us, that’s a fun, powerful wave. Thursday afternoon cleans up even more with a light E breeze, still holding that 5ft SW swell. This is as good as it gets for a while.

After that, the wind swings around and puts a chop on things. Friday and through the weekend, we see onshore and cross-shore winds, making it messy and not worth your time. The swell hangs in there, but the quality drops right off. Saturday’s SW wind will have it blown out, and while Sunday picks up a bit more size, the cross-shore breeze will keep it lumpy.

Now, keep an eye on Monday the 14th. That morning, the stars align again. We’ve got a clean, cross-offshore SSE breeze and a solid 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The energy is up there at 1728, and it’s going to be excellent out there for experienced surfers. This is a standout. The afternoon blows out with a fresh S breeze, so make sure you get your session in early.

The middle of the week is a write-off, with wind and chop messing things up. We go through a real flat, poor stretch from the 17th through the 18th, with winds onshore and water quality dropping. It’s a few days where the beach will be better for a walk than a paddle.

Here’s the one to really mark on your calendar, though. On the 19th of September, the swell jumps up to 10ft. We’re talking serious power with a 16-second period and energy readings of 4670 – that’s very strong. The light SSW wind will leave some bumps on it, but this is big, powerful surf. This is only for the experts, no question. It’s a beast. The following morning, the 20th, still has plenty of size at 8ft, but with a clean ESE cross-offshore wind, it’ll be much more manageable and shapey. That Sunday morning is another standout – cleaner, powerful, and a great session for anyone who knows what they’re doing.

After that, we get a mix of onshore winds and messy conditions into the final days of the outlook, with some solid swells but mostly poor quality. There are a couple of windows with lighter winds, but the wind direction is never quite right. The 24th brings another big, long-period SW swell, but the onshore wind will turn it into a washing machine.

So there you have it. It’s a patchy forecast, but there are a couple of gems in there – Thursday morning and especially Monday the 14th, and that big pulse on the 19th and 20th is the one for the crew who really wants to charge. The long-period nature of these swells means points and reefs will handle them better than the beach break, but if you pick your windows, Coronation will deliver.

Rusty, out.

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