Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Coronation Beach is the only show in town here. It’s a consistent beach and reef setup, exposed to the SW, and it’s a beginner plus wave. Water temp is sitting about average for this time of year.

We kick off Sunday the 12th with a solid 2.1m SW groundswell (combined wave energy 2694 – moderate to strong). Sunday morning is gold: clean and offshore with a 17-second period. This is proper groundswell, so there’ll be energy and shape in the water. With the swell size and clean conditions, this is a highlight for experienced surfers, but be aware it’s only a 2.1m – very manageable for the reef setup there. Sunday afternoon gets a bit bumpy with cross-off wind and a drop in energy.

Monday the 13th is pumping. Morning sees 2.5m SW swell (4113 combined energy) and a very long 18-second period. That is some serious juice coming through. The ESE offshore keeps it clean, and the period will make paddling out a bit easier, though it could break a bit straight at the beach. This is another standout for experienced surfers.

Tuesday the 14th stays solid (2.0m, 15-second swell) but the morning has cross-off winds. The real gem is Tuesday afternoon: 1.8m SW groundswell (1441 combined), clean conditions, and a light breeze. That’s going to be a lot more user-friendly for the intermediate crew who want to step down from the bigger morning sets.

Wednesday the 15th morning is a write-off with a fresh cross-off wind, but Wednesday afternoon is pure glass. Only 1.4m, but glassy, with 14-second period. Worth a paddle for anyone chasing clean lines.

Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are messy – cross-shore and onshore winds with dropping swell. Friday is particularly woeful with rain and lumpy conditions.

Saturday the 18th brings a big pulse – 3.5m SW swell (9280 combined energy – very strong). This is a massive bump for the region. The morning is cross-onshore and total chop, but Saturday afternoon is interesting. The swell is still 3.5m but the wind goes cross with a gentle breeze, leaving the surf clean enough – but at this size, it’s expert territory. That’s a huge, powerful wave. Combined energy at 7440 confirms it’s legitimately big energy.

Sunday the 19th is the first true reset. Morning sees 2.5m SW groundswell (3330 combined) with clean offshore ENE winds and a 16-second period. This is a full quality window. The swell is still solid, but the wind and period line up perfectly. Another standout for experienced surfers. Afternoon drops to 2.4m and stays offshore.

From Monday the 20th the trend is downward, with clean mornings but smaller swells (1.8m down to 1.3m) and more cross-off or messy winds through the rest of the week.

Then Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th is grim: big swell (3.0m to 3.5m) and onshore winds. This is a kite-surfing period, not a paddle session.

But then there is a serious late-game wildcard. Sunday the 26th morning: glassy conditions with a 3.0m SW swell (4235 combined energy – very strong). The period is 15 seconds, so it’s a long groundswell. That is a massive clean slab for experts only. If you are an experienced local and know where to sit for a big SW groundswell under a glassy lid, this is a huge moment. It’s a week and a half out, but keep an eye on it.

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