Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's going on down at Coronation Beach.

The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. We've got some serious swell energy coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character for much of it, keeping things from being totally perfect. There are a few windows where it all comes together, so let’s break it down.

We start off on Monday the 24th with a solid 6 ft SW swell, but it's coming with a 12 mph cross-shore wind from the SSW, so it's gonna be a bit lumpy and chop. There's a heap of energy in the water, around (1459), but the conditions are just marginal. Tuesday the 25th is a little smaller at 5 ft but the wind is lighter and more cross-on. Still, it's not really doing it any favors.

Wednesday the 26th we see a big jump in size, hitting 7 ft in the morning and then 10 ft by the afternoon, with a long 18 second period. The energy readings go through the roof, reaching (3285) in the morning and a massive (6253) in the afternoon. But the wind swings NW and gets strong, up to 19 mph, creating a messy, choppy surface. For a beach and reef setup like this, that kind of power with onshore wind is a recipe for a washing machine. This is more of a kite surfing day than a paddle surfing day unless you're an absolute expert wanting a brutal battle.

Thursday the 27th keeps the size at 10 ft, but the wind turns southerly and stays strong at 19 mph, still cross-shore with a lumpy cross-chop. The energy is still huge, (4605) and (3539), but the quality is poor. Friday the 28th is a bit more promising. The swell drops to a still-chunky 6 ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore from the SSE. It’s blowing 16-19 mph, so it’s a strong breeze, but the description says "clean". For a spot that’s exposed to SW swell, that cross-off wind could really tidy things up, even if it’s a bit windy. This could be a sneaky good session for the more experienced crew.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday morning, August 29th. The swell drops right back to 3 ft, but the period is a very long 21 seconds – that's pure groundswell. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, and the forecast says "expect very good surf conditions". That energy reading is (764), which is moderate, but with that period and clean offshore wind, the waves will be glassy, well-shaped, and have that long, waiting period between sets. For a beginner-plus spot, that 3 ft is perfect. The crowds are listed as "sometimes", so it might not be too hectic. This is the pick of the whole 16 days for anyone wanting a clean, fun wave.

Sunday the 30th sees the swell jump back up to 8 ft with a 17-18 second period. The morning has a cross-off wind from the ENE at 9 mph, so it’s clean again, but that’s a lot of water moving around for a beginner. The energy is back up there, (3334). It’s a solid option for the experienced surfer who missed Saturday.

The following week, from Monday the 31st of August right through to Sunday the 6th of September, we see a daily pattern of 5 ft to 8 ft SW swells. There are moments of clean conditions with cross-off winds, like Tuesday morning the 1st and the whole weekend of the 5th and 6th. Saturday and Sunday the 5th and 6th look particularly promising with a solid 8 ft clean swell and moderate breezes. The long-term outlook for those early September days is good, but not as perfect as that Saturday the 29th.

After that, the 7th of September onwards looks messy again with strong onshore winds and rain, so don't get your hopes up for the final run.

Best bet: That Saturday morning, August the 29th. Small, clean, glassy conditions with a long-period groundswell. It won't be big, but it will be beautiful.

Rusty.

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