Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To start with, we’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell on the horizon. The water temp is sitting at 68.5°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises when you get in.

The first real action kicks off on Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, at Coronation Beach. It’s a beach and reef setup, fully exposed to the SW. We’re looking at a clean 5.9ft swell from the southwest, with a period of 13 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SE at 12 mph, which will keep things tidy. The combined energy is decent, sitting at 2045 (moderate wave energy). It’s a solid start, but the tide might be a bit of a factor. Still, a good one to get the blood flowing.

Thursday morning, July 23rd, is where it starts to get exciting. The swell holds at 5.9ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and the wind goes full offshore from the east at 19 mph. The combined energy drops a bit to 1402 (moderate), but that offshore wind is what you want. Thursday afternoon is even cleaner, with a lighter ESE breeze at 12 mph and all that energy (1179, moderate) still lining up. This is the pick of the first week for experienced surfers.

Friday, July 24th, sees the swell drop to 3.9ft in the morning with a cross-offshore wind, but it’s not great. The afternoon is the better bet: a light offshore from the ESE at 6 mph, swell down to 3.6ft, but the waves are clean and the energy is low at 425 (weak). Solid for a longboard or a fun board.

Saturday, July 25th, is a mixed bag. The morning is blown out by a 19 mph cross-offshore, but the afternoon is a gem. The wind drops to glassy, 3 mph from the east, with a 3.3ft swell from the SW. The period is 13 seconds, and the energy is low at 392 (weak). It’s a glassy, clean little wave, perfect for a sunset session.

Sunday, July 26th, is a write-off. Cross-onshore winds, dropping swell to 2.3ft, and choppy conditions. Give it a miss.

Now, Monday, July 27th, is a big one. The swell jumps to 8.2ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, and the combined energy is massive at 2158 (strong to very strong wave energy). The morning wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the SSE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is only for the experienced crew – that’s a solid, powerful wave. The afternoon is still 7.9ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy.

Tuesday, July 28th, continues the run. The morning has 6.6ft swell from the SW, period 14 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The afternoon is the standout: 5.9ft, clean light cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is still high at 1699 (moderate). Another excellent session for the experienced.

Wednesday, July 29th, the swell drops to 3.6ft, but the period stretches out to 18 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be a clean one, but that long period might make it a bit walled-up at the beach. Best for the point or reef sections.

Thursday, July 30th, is a bit of a wildcard. The morning is glassy, 4.3ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the energy is moderate at 803. That’s a beautiful, clean window. The afternoon gets hit by a fresh cross-offshore breeze, so stick to the morning.

Now, here’s the real standout of the whole outlook. Friday, July 31st. The morning delivers a 8.2ft SW swell, period 16 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the ESE at 12 mph. The combined energy is a massive 3175 (strong to very strong). This is a serious, powerful, clean groundswell. It’s only for experts, but for them, it’s going to be magic. The afternoon is still 8.2ft but with a cross-offshore breeze, so still good, but the morning is the clear winner.

Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd, keep the energy high. Saturday sees 7.9ft and 7.5ft, with clean cross-offshore winds. Sunday morning has a strong 22 mph cross-offshore, but the afternoon is a ripper: 7.2ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE. That’s another excellent call for the experienced.

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