Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what Coronation Beach is throwing our way.

The next couple of days have solid potential, with a good run of long-period SW groundswell. Water’s sitting at 69°, which is a bit cooler than normal for this time of year – grab a spring suit.

Friday 3rd July (today) is the pick of the early days. Morning has clean 7ft SW swell at 14 seconds, with a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE – that’s about as clean as it gets for the experienced crew. The combined energy is strong at 1881, so there’s plenty of power. Afternoon’s still good too, with a lighter cross-off breeze and 6ft swell. This is the standout: solid size, long-period groundswell, and glassy offshore winds in the morning.

Saturday 4th July drops a bit but keeps quality. Morning is smaller at 5ft with a cross-off, but the afternoon is a gem: 6ft SW on a 16-second period and light NE breeze. That’ll give you clean, lined-up sets. Crowds can sometimes be an issue here, so get out early if you can.

Sunday 5th July falls right off – 4ft and 4ft with messy cross and cross-on winds. Not worth the paddle.

Monday 6th July gets back into it. Morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze and 6ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Solid start to the week. The afternoon jumps to 8ft but picks up a cross-shore chop, so the morning session wins.

Tuesday 7th July brings serious size for experts: 8ft SW swell on a 16-second period both sessions, with a clean cross-off breeze. Energy is cranked at 3288 and 3304 – this is big, powerful groundswell. Only for those who are comfortable in heavy water.

Wednesday 8th July morning has clean 6ft, while the afternoon turns it on again: 6ft SW, clean, gentle breeze. A nice middle-of-the-week option.

Thursday 9th July morning is near-perfect: almost calm, clean cross-off wind, 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The afternoon adds some cross-on wind and drops to 6ft, so early is the key.

Friday 10th July is a dud. Fresh S winds at 22 mph, lumpy chop, poor surf. Skip it.

Saturday 11th July stays small – 4ft and 3ft – but clean. The afternoon has that weird 21-second period, which is very long and will be tricky on a beach setup, but energy is moderate at 1556. Maybe a log session if the banks are good.

Sunday 12th July brings back solid swell: 8ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, both clean with moderate cross-off breezes. Energy in the 2000-2500 range – good for confident surfers, but 7-8ft is expert territory.

Monday 13th July morning is another small standout: 5ft SW, 16 seconds, with a proper offshore from the ESE. Clean and lined up. Afternoon stays clean but just misses the full recommendation.

Tuesday 14th July morning has a fresh offshore at 19 mph and 5ft SW – bumpy paddle but clean faces. Afternoon is the best of the day: moderate offshore, same swell size, excellent for experienced surfers.

From Wednesday 15th July onward, it gets patchy. Very small swell (2ft to 4ft) and inconsistent energy – only Friday 17th July morning stands out for size at 7ft WSW, but with a moderate cross-off and marginal notes. Saturday 18th July is a washout: rain, onshore wind, sloppy 7ft+ surf. Not worth it.

Best on offer: Friday 3rd July morning – clean 7ft SW, offshore breeze, big energy. Tuesday 7th July for the big-wave surfers. And Thursday 9th July morning for a quieter, clean session.

Rusty.

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