
Surf Forecasts:
Coronation Beach surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coronation Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Coronation Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, so the window starts Sunday 13th with a bit of swell already running, but don't get too excited just yet. For the first week we’ve got a solid, consistent pulse of SW groundswell hanging around, mostly in the 6 to 8 ft range and that's proper swell. The problem is the wind. For days on end, we’re dealing with moderate to fresh cross-shore and cross-onshore breezes, which is gonna leave the surface a bit lumpy and chopped up. The combined energy is considerable, often hitting four-digit numbers (1533 to 2473), so there's plenty of water moving, but the quality just isn’t there for a clean session.
Monday morning 14th actually looks the cleanest of that early stretch with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the overall conditions are still described as “marginal” so it's a gamble. That stretch from Tuesday 15th right through to Saturday 19th is pretty much the same story: decent swell size but marred by lumpy cross-chop or strong, messy winds. Thursday 17th sees the swell drop a bit to around 4 to 4 ft, but the wind goes onshore so it's a write-off. Friday 18th is a write-off too with a fresh to strong cross-onshore gale making a mess of things. There's a real gap in quality here for nearly a week.
Now, if you’ve got some patience, the standout morning is Sunday 20th September. That's the one to pencil in. The swell is a clean 6 ft from the SW, with a 13-second period. The wind goes light offshore from the east, and the report calls it “gentle offshore and clean”. The combined energy is 1069, so moderate, but the quality is what you’re after. This is a beginner-plus friendly break, so that 6 ft is totally rideable for most, and with clean conditions it’ll be fun. Keep in mind, crowds are listed as sometimes, so you might have a few out there, but it’s worth it for that glassy morning.
After that, the surf stays solid through the next week, but the wind gets messy again. Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd see the swell kicking up to 8 to 8 ft with a long 16-second period, but it's cross-shore and lumpy. The 23rd of September gets interesting with a very long period 18-second groundswell pushing 8 to 10 ft. That's big groundswell, and for a beach-and-reef setup, it can break a bit straight and tricky. Still, if the wind cooperates it's got power – the combined energy is massive (3766 to 4835). It's more of an expert's day.
Further out, Friday 25th September and Saturday 26th September are worth a mention. The 25th has a very solid 10 to 12 ft swell from the SW with a shorter 13-second period, but the wind is super light from the NNW, almost glassy. That’s a good combo for a powerful, clean wave, but 10 ft+ is expert-only territory. Saturday 26th morning is another standout with a 8 ft SW swell, a light offshore from the SE, and the report says “clean.” The combined energy is 2185, so moderate to strong. It’s another morning for the experienced crew.
So to sum it up, the best on offer is Sunday 20th September morning for a clean, fun session. The other two promising windows are the 25th and 26th of September mornings, but those are for the big-wave hunters. The rest of the time is a battle with the wind. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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1909 | 1533 | 1641 | 1880 | 1915 | 1626 | 1728 | 1649 | 2247 | 1094 | 1063 | 862 | 392 | 695 | 529 | 352 | 2297 | 929 | 2205 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:00PM0.55m | 11:27AM0.42m | 11:18PM0.60m | 12:10PM0.35m | 11:37PM0.63m | 12:54PM0.29m | 11:55PM0.64m | 9:58AM0.25m | 00:12AM0.63m | 00:30AM0.61m | 00:53AM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18AM0.23m | 4:19PM0.27m | 6:01AM0.22m | 4:19PM0.26m | 6:44AM0.22m | 4:23PM0.25m | 7:29AM0.23m | 4:24PM0.23m | 1:24PM0.20m | 1:59PM0.18m | |||||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:12 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 9 | SW 16 |
1909 | 1533 | 1641 | 1880 | 1915 | 1626 | 1728 | 1649 | 2247 | 1094 | 1063 | 862 | 392 | 695 | 529 | 352 | — | 589 | 2205 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | NE 4 | — | SW 16 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 146 | 7 | — | 208 | 69 | 38 | 114 | — | 929 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 113 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | SW 16 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 43 | 109 | 81 | 226 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 31 | 2297 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 24 | 775 | 20 | 87 | 539 | 345 | 87 | 271 | 271 | 49 | 271 | 20 | 644 | 644 | 644 | 559 | 538 | 909 |
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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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