Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at the next 16 days for Coronation Beach.

First thing’s first, the ocean is alive. Friday morning kicks off with a clean 4 ft south-west swell, but that 30 km/h east-north-east wind is just making it a bit of a wrestle. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing crazy. The real story starts Friday afternoon—the wind swings to a light offshore from the east-south-east, and the swell locks in at 4 ft with a 13-second period. This is where the window opens. The energy is moderate (425), and it’s going to be clean. This is a solid session for a beginner-plus crew.

Saturday keeps the fun going. The morning is a bit bumpy with a cross-offshore breeze, but Saturday afternoon the wind drops to a light breeze from the east-north-east, and the swell is a clean 3 ft on a 13-second period. It’s not huge, but it’s fun and workable.

Sunday sees a drop in size, but the real gem is a long-period groundswell at 16 seconds. The swell is only 2 ft to 3 ft, but that long period means it’s going to hold shape. The wind is a bit on it, so it’s not pristine, but it’s worth a paddle.

Now, hold on to your board. Monday the 27th of July, things get serious. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the south-west with a 14-second period. The energy is massive (2785). The wind is a clean cross-off from the south-south-east. This is a solid, powerful swell. It’s getting into the territory where it’s not for beginners anymore—8 ft is expert-only. But for the experienced crew, this is a proper day.

Tuesday the 28th of July is the standout. The morning is clean with an offshore wind from the east, and the swell is 6 ft from the south-west at 14 seconds. The energy is strong (1578). This is excellent surf. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze. This is the best on offer in the next week.

Wednesday the 29th, Thursday the 30th, and Friday the 31st all have decent swells in the 4 ft to 7 ft range, but the wind is a bit messy or cross-off. It’s still surfable, but the quality dips. The 31st of July has a strong 7 ft swell with a 17-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the north-east, so it’s a bit of a gamble.

August 1st is a big one. The morning swell is 8 ft from the south-west at 16 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is huge (2974). This is another expert-level day. The afternoon gets a bit of cross-shore chop, but the morning is gold.

August 2nd, the swell drops to 5 ft, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. It’s a bit smaller, but that long period will make it look good at the point. The wind is a bit light and cross, so it’s not perfect, but it’s interesting.

Now, the end of the run. August 3rd is a monster. 10 ft to 12 ft from the west-south-west with a 15-second period. The energy is enormous (4990). This is big, powerful, and for experts only. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. But this is a serious swell.

Then, from August 4th to the 8th, it all goes to shit. The wind turns onshore and strong, with rain and storms. The swell is still big, 8 ft, but it’s blown out. It’s a mess. This is more of a kite-surfing situation than a paddle-surfing one. The setup is just too rough.

So, the takeaway: The best windows are the afternoon of Friday the 24th, Tuesday the 28th, and the morning of August 1st. The 28th is the cleanest, most promising day in the first week. The 3rd of August is a big, powerful day for the experts, but you have to be ready for it. After that, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

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