Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Coronation Beach.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, with some solid pulses of swell but the wind is going to be the main player. We've got a few windows of decent conditions, but there's plenty of choppy, cross-shore junk to sift through.

First up, this coming Monday morning, the 14th of September, sees a clean 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long period of 15 seconds and a cross-offshore breeze. The water is sitting at 68°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined wave energy is strong at 1801. It's a decent start but the forecast is a bit marginal, likely due to the tide. The afternoon turns messy with a strong cross-shore wind, so get on it early if you can.

Tuesday the 15th is a write-off with cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions on that 7ft to 8ft SW swell. Not worth the paddle.

Wednesday morning the 16th is a bit of a tease. A cleaner 5ft SW swell with a cross-offshore breeze, but the energy has dropped to a moderate 1063. The wind switches onshore in the afternoon, killing it.

Thursday and Friday, the 17th and 18th, are pretty grim. Thursday has onshore winds with poor 4ft swell, and Friday sees a strong 25 mph onshore blast, turning a 8ft to 8ft swell into a complete mess, despite some serious energy (3674 on Friday arvo). That's kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

The first real standout appears on Sunday the 20th of September. A clean 5ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze, almost glassy. The energy is moderate at 905, but the conditions are expected to be very good. It’s a beach and reef set-up, so that long period groundswell might line up nicely. Keep an eye on the crowds as it can get busy here sometimes.

The following week has more potential. Wednesday the 23rd offers a clean-ish 6ft SW swell with a gentle cross-shore, but nothing special.

Then we get to the big one. Saturday the 26th of September. This is the standout of the entire outlook. A massive 12ft SW groundswell, with a very long period of 19 seconds, and a fresh cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. The energy is astronomical at 10050. This is expert territory – far too big for beginners. It’s a long period groundswell which will be at its best on the reef, but the cross-offshore wind should keep it clean.

Sunday the 27th cleans up further with a solid 8ft SW groundswell and a proper offshore breeze from the East. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

Monday the 28th of September starts with a treat: a 5ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period and glassy conditions. It’s smaller, but clean and perfect for those who don’t want the big stuff. That morning window is the one to aim for.

The outlook fades out after that with more cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions as we head into the end of the month.

Rusty.

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