Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got one spot on the radar this whole outlook – Coronation Beach. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the SW swell, so when the ocean sends something our way, this place lights up. Right now, the water’s sitting at 20°, pretty much dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Wednesday morning the 2nd, we’ve got a solid 6 ft SW swell with a decent 14-second period, but that S wind is blowing cross at 12 mph, and it’s got a cross-chop. Wave energy’s sitting at 1163 (moderate), but the conditions are marginal – it’s not worth paddling out. That afternoon’s no better, swell bumps to 6 ft but with the same wind trouble.

Then Thursday morning the 3rd – now we’re talking. Swell jumps to 7 ft from the SW, period a clean 14 seconds, and the wind swings to WSW at just 3 mph, glassy. That’s excellent surf for experienced crew, with the combined energy at a chunky 1688 (moderate). This is the standout early window. The afternoon fades though, wind turns cross-on at 9 mph and the swell bumps to 8 ft, but it gets messy.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are a write-off: strong cross-on winds, building swell up to 10 ft, poor conditions, and by Saturday afternoon it’s a near gale at 31 mph – blown out. Not for surfing.

Sunday the 6th has a solid 10 ft SW swell all day, but the winds are cross-off from the SSE, so it’s clean. Energy’s over 3000 (moderate), but the scores are still marginal with some tide issues. It’s big, so only for experienced surfers if you’re keen.

Monday the 7th stays big – 10 ft in the morning, 8 ft in the afternoon, both SW, with clean cross-off winds. The period hits 17 seconds in the morning, which is a serious groundswell, energy at 4545 (strong). This one’s got shape, but it’s pushing the limits – experts only.

Now, look ahead to Tuesday the 8th: morning glass with offshore E wind at 16 mph, 7 ft SW swell, 15-second period. That’s a clean, powerful wave with energy at 2208 (strong). Excellent for experienced surfers. Wednesday the 9th keeps the offshore flow from the ENE, 19 mph on the morning, but the swell drops a touch to 7 ft. Afternoon gets even better: gentle offshore E wind at 9 mph, 7 ft swell, and the period’s 16 seconds – that’s a long, clean groundswell, excellent for those who know what they’re doing.

Thursday the 10th is smaller, 5 ft SSW swell, but the morning has clean cross-off winds and good shape.

Then Friday the 11th brings a spike: 8 ft in the morning and 10 ft in the afternoon, both SW, and the period stretches to 18 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell. Energy in the afternoon hits 5742 (very strong). But the wind is cross from the south, so there’s lumpy chop. It’s a beast for experts only.

Saturday the 12th morning is the next real standout: 10 ft SW swell, 16-second period, cross-off wind from the SE at just 9 mph, clean conditions, energy at 4126 (strong). This is exceptional for experienced surfers – the cleanest big-wave window in the outlook, with a score to match.

Sunday the 13th drops back to 6 ft, but the wind is light cross, so it’s workable but not special. The rest of the week from the 14th onward holds big swell again: Monday the 14th has 8 ft to 10 ft, but the cross-winds keep it lumpy.

Then Tuesday the 15th – hold onto your board. 12 ft SW swell, 16-second period, energy at 10580 (very strong), and clean cross-off winds. That’s a huge, powerful groundswell. It’s only for expert chargers, and even then, you need to pick your break carefully on this beach-and-reef setup – it’ll be breaking straight at the beach. Wednesday the 16th is similar: 12 ft, same period, clean conditions. Thursday the 17th stays solid at 10 ft with an 18-second period.

All up, the best on offer is Thursday morning the 3rd for that glassy, clean 7 ft, and Saturday the 12th morning for the clean 10 ft with offshore winds. Everything else is either too windy, too big for most, or marginal. No crowd info, but if it’s pumping, you can bet people will be there.

Rusty.

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