
Surf Forecasts:
Coronation Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,335 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coronation Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Coronation Beach, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is within a degree of normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real action kicks off Wednesday morning, August 5th, with a clean 7 ft south-west swell, 16-second period, and light cross-offshore winds from the SE at 6 mph. That’s a hell of a lot of energy in the water—2160 in the combined energy reading—and it’s a setup that’ll punch well above its weight for experienced surfers at this beach and reef setup. The swell direction is a perfect match for the optimum, and the wind’s keeping it glassy. This is the standout of the early window, no question. If you’re a beginner, that 7 ft is getting a bit hefty, but for the crew who can handle it, get on it.
Wednesday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 8 ft, but the wind swings S at 9 mph, going cross-shore and a bit choppy. The energy jumps to 3458, but the conditions are more marginal. Still a wave, just not as clean.
Thursday morning, August 6th, the swell pushes to 10 ft, same long-period south-west groundswell, but the wind is light cross-onshore from the SSW at 6 mph. That’s a lot of water—4209 in energy—but the cross-on wind will put a little ripple on it. This is expert territory only at 10 ft. Thursday afternoon the wind strengthens and the chop gets worse.
Friday, August 7th, the swell holds at 8 ft, but the wind goes onshore from the WNW in the morning and then cross-onshore from the SW at 12 mph in the afternoon. It’s messy. Not the day for it.
Saturday, August 8th, is a write-off. The wind is howling from the SSW at 25 mph in the morning, making it poor—zero rating. The combined energy is 3866, but you’d be a fool to paddle out. Saturday afternoon the wind eases a bit but it’s still lumpy with an 12 ft swell. Only for the crazy or the kite crew.
Now, here’s the big one. Sunday morning, August 9th. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the east, and the swell is a solid 13 ft from the south-west with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy hits 9085—that’s serious power. This is an exceptional window for expert surfers only. The long period makes it better suited to the reef and point sections of the break, as the beach breaks might get a bit straight. But for those who know what they’re doing, this is the best of the whole forecast. Sunday afternoon the wind picks up, so the morning session is the one.
After that, there’s a bit of a lull. Monday, August 10th, is chopped out with strong wind and rain showers. Tuesday, August 11th, sees an 12 ft swell clean up with cross-offshore winds from the ESE and SSE at 12-16 mph. The energy is 6715 in the morning and 6049 in the afternoon. That’s a solid day, still for experienced surfers, but clean.
Wednesday, August 12th, through to Friday, August 14th, offers a run of clean mornings with offshore to cross-offshore winds and swell around 8 ft to 10 ft. The energy stays in the 3500–4400 range. These are good, solid days for the experienced crew, and the consistent offshore flow keeps the lines clean. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.
Saturday, August 15th, into Sunday, August 16th, the swell drops to 6 ft–6 ft. The energy falls to around 1099–1532. Still clean with cross-offshore winds, but it’s smaller. More beginner-friendly now, and the crowds might be lighter.
Monday, August 17th, the swell pops back up to 8 ft–10 ft, but the cross-shore wind keeps it from being perfect. Tuesday, August 18th, has a clean morning with offshore ESE wind at 9 mph and a 8 ft swell, 3631 in energy. Good for a session.
After that, the wind turns onshore and cross-onshore from Wednesday, August 19th, onward, and the swell drops. Thursday, August 20th, is poor with strong wind and lumpy conditions. The window is closing.
So, the standout picks: Sunday morning, August 9th, for the big, glassy, groundswell—that’s the one for the experts. And for the rest of the crew, Wednesday morning, August 5th, is the cleanest early session with a solid swell. The whole second week has some good mornings, but the wind is more variable, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2160 | 3458 | 4523 | 4209 | 3710 | 2790 | 3020 | 3439 | 2897 | 3866 | 6116 | 10335 | 9085 | 7167 | 4065 | 3228 | 3543 | 8916 | 6715 | 6049 | 4657 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:26AM0.31m | 3:09AM0.63m | 3:57AM0.67m | 4:56AM0.71m | 5:59AM0.75m | 7:03AM0.77m | 8:03AM0.77m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05AM0.30m | 6:39PM0.22m | 2:15PM0.19m | 2:44PM0.10m | 3:20PM0.03m | 3:59PM-0.02m | 4:36PM-0.03m | 5:10PM-0.02m | |||||||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
2160 | 3458 | 4523 | 4209 | 3710 | 2790 | 3020 | 3439 | 2897 | — | — | 10335 | 9085 | 7167 | 4065 | — | — | 8916 | 6715 | 6049 | 4657 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 453 | 459 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3866 | 6116 | — | — | — | — | 3228 | 3543 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 775 | 16 | 516 | 766 | 2141 | 2121 | 2137 | 100 | 0 | 87 | 100 | 298 | 2137 | 100 | 14 | 562 | 0 |
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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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