Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Coronation Beach over the next couple of weeks.

The first proper surfable window kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st, but it’s nothing to write home about. We’ve got a clean 4.3 ft swell from the SW rolling in, but the cross-off wind from the SE at 12 mph is a bit of a buzzkill, keeping things from being really good. The wave energy is sitting at 726, so there’s a bit of push, but it’s a marginal session.

The real action starts to wake up on Wednesday, July 22nd. The morning brings a solid 5.2 ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the ESE at 16 mph. This is the kind of clean, offshore chop that’ll have you smiling. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The energy jumps to 796, and the forecast is for very good conditions. The afternoon sees it bump up to 5.6 ft, though the wind turns cross-off, so the morning is your pick of the day.

Thursday, July 23rd is a ripper morning. The swell holds at 5.9 ft from the SW, a 14-second period, and a fresh offshore from the ENE at 19 mph. The energy ramps up to 1402, and it’s going to be clean and fast. This is a standout for the first week for intermediate and above – the beach-and-reef setup will be handling the groundswell nicely. The afternoon is still fun with a 5.6 ft swell and cross-off wind, but the morning is the clear winner.

Friday, July 24th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning drops to 3.9 ft and the wind is cross-off, with poor conditions. But the afternoon turns it around: a 3.6 ft SW swell, a gentle offshore at 9 mph, and the energy drops to 425. It’s a small, clean, gentle offshore session – perfect for a beginner or a longboard.

Saturday, July 25th is similar. The morning is a write-off with a 3.6 ft swell and a fresh cross-off. The afternoon, though, is a little gem: 3.3 ft SW swell, an offshore from the ENE at only 6 mph, and clean conditions. The energy is 421. The light breeze will make it glassy. This is a great little window for a cruiser session.

Sunday, July 26th is a frustrating day. The morning has a tiny 2.3 ft swell with a fresh cross-off – not worth paddling out. The afternoon brings a bigger 3.6 ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore from the W at 9 mph, making it messy. The energy is 772, but it’s wasted.

Monday, July 27th sees a jump in size. The morning has 6.6 ft from the SW, a 14-second period, and a light cross-shore wind from the N at 6 mph. The energy is 1536, and it’s clean but cross-shore. This is a big, powerful swell for experienced surfers only. The afternoon is a similar 6.2 ft but with onshore wind, so it’s a no-go.

Now, here’s the real standout for the whole outlook. Tuesday, July 28th morning is the absolute peak. The swell is 6.9 ft from the SW, a 15-second period, and a gentle offshore from the ESE at 9 mph. The energy is 1973, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper groundswell, and with that offshore wind, the reef at Coronation Beach will be holding a beautiful, fast, clean line. The period is over 15 seconds, so it’s a long-period groundswell, which will produce powerful, well-shaped waves with long gaps between sets. The crowd is listed as “sometimes”, so you might have a few others out, but with this quality, it’s worth it. This is the best on offer.

Wednesday, July 29th is a step down. The morning has 4.9 ft and a cross-off, but the wind is a moderate 16 mph, and the energy is 1240. It’s

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