Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for us.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first action worth paddling out for is on Saturday morning, July 25th, but honestly, it’s not much to write home about. We’ve got a small 3ft southwest swell pushing in, but a stiff 19 mph northeast cross-offshore wind is making it messy. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year. The overall energy is weak (314), so just save your energy for later.

The real story begins to unfold later that same Saturday afternoon. The wind drops right off to a glassy 3 mph from the northeast, and the swell bumps up to a clean 3ft from the southwest. The energy jumps to a moderate 472, and the conditions are described as glassy. That’s a proper window for a sunset session at Coronation Beach – clean little lines, no crowds right now, and a good chance to get a few smooth ones.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is small but clean with a 2ft southwest swell and a light offshore wind from the west-northwest. The period is long at 16 seconds, so it’s a groundswell, but it’s just too small to get excited about.

Now, keep an eye on Monday, July 27th. The swell picks up to 7ft from the southwest, with a 14-second period. The energy is strong (1719), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the east-southeast. This is getting into the territory where it’s a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be solid. The morning looks best, with the wind holding clean.

The standout of the whole run, though, is shaping up for Wednesday, July 29th, in the afternoon. The swell drops back to a manageable 4ft, but the period goes to 17 seconds – that’s a very long, powerful groundswell. And the wind? A perfect offshore from the east at just 6 mph. The energy is strong (1233), and the forecast calls for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a proper point break session – long, clean lines, and the long period means the sets will be well-spaced, making it easier to get out the back.

We get another run of quality on Saturday, August 1st. The morning brings a 7ft southwest swell with a 16-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is pumping (2241). The afternoon cleans up even more with a 6 mph offshore wind from the east-southeast. Again, excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

Looking further out, there’s a big pulse of energy due for Wednesday, August 5th. The morning shows a massive 10ft southwest swell with a 15-second period and near-glass (3 mph) conditions. The energy is very strong (7463). The forecast calls it exceptional for expert surfers. This is a big, powerful groundswell – best for the reefs and points around here, as it might close out on the beach. It’s a long way out, so it’s promising but not locked in yet.

Thursday, August 6th, keeps the size going with a 12ft swell in the morning and a 9 mph offshore wind from the east-southeast. The energy is sky-high (5497). This is strictly for the experts.

To wrap it up: the best bets are the glassy afternoon on Saturday, July 25th for a mellow start, and the Wednesday, July 29th afternoon for that perfect, long-period offshore session. The big swells in early August are for the experienced crew only. Keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

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