Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a fair dinkum look at what’s shaking for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a solid stretch coming up, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with some clean windows but plenty of chop to work through. The real standouts are gonna be when the wind drops and the swell lines up.

The first real chance to get stuck in is on Monday afternoon, August 3rd, at Coronation Beach. It’s a beach and reef setup, so it’s got a bit of everything. The swell is a touch messy early on, with a 5ft SW swell, and a cross-on wind making things a bit choppy. The water’s sitting at 68°F, which is about normal for this time of year.

Tuesday morning, August 4th, sees the swell clean up a bit with a 5ft SW swell and light offshore wind, but it’s still a bit marginal. The afternoon picks up to a 8ft SW swell, with cross-shore wind, creating some chop.

Now, Wednesday morning, August 5th, is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell, with a clean cross-offshore wind and a long 16-second period. This is a proper groundswell, and it’s going to line up nicely. The combined energy is moderate (2160), so there’s some grunt there. This is a great session for experienced surfers.

Thursday morning, August 6th, the swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, with a 16-second period. The wind is super light, almost glassy. This is a beast of a swell, and only for the experts. The combined energy is strong (4158), so you’ll feel the power. It’s a big day, but it’ll be a ripper if you’re skilled enough.

Saturday afternoon, August 8th, we get another 10ft SW swell, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is even higher (4394), so it’s a powerful, clean wave. Again, this is for the experienced crew.

Sunday morning, August 9th, is another cracker. 10ft SW swell, 16-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is very strong (5254). This is one of the best windows on offer, but it’s a big one.

Monday morning, August 10th, is a real treat. The swell drops to 8ft from the SW, but the wind is completely glassy. Zero wind. The combined energy is moderate (2907), and it’s clean as a whistle. This is a quality session for experienced surfers, with the best conditions of the whole run.

The middle of the week gets a bit blown out. Tuesday morning, August 11th, has strong winds that will mess things up. The afternoons and mornings from the 11th to the 13th are still big, with 10ft and 8ft swells and clean cross-offshore winds, but the energy is massive. It’s a long period swell, so it’ll be better for the point and reef sections.

Thursday morning, August 13th, we get a clean 8ft SW swell with a solid offshore wind. This is a good session for the experienced.

Friday morning, August 14th, the swell backs down to 5ft from the SW, with a clean offshore wind. The combined energy is getting weaker (1333), but it’s a fun, clean wave for a wider range of surfers.

Saturday morning, August 15th, the swell is back up to 7ft from the SW, with a 17-second period. The wind is clean cross-offshore. This is a solid, long-period groundswell that will have some nice lines.

The last few days of the run, from the 16th to the 18th, have smaller swells in the 5ft to 7ft range, with mostly clean to cross-shore conditions. The energy is dropping off, and it’s looking more like a fun, mellow end to the run.

The standout: If I had to pick the absolute best, it’s Monday morning, August 10th. That glassy 8ft SW swell with the 16-second period is going to be pristine. It’s a bit big for the groms, but for anyone with some experience, it’s the best conditions of the whole period. The second best is Sunday morning, August 9th, with that massive 10ft SW swell and clean wind, but it’s for the experts only.

Keep in mind, the long period swells (over 15 seconds) can make beach breaks a bit straight, but at a spot like Coronation Beach with its reef, it’ll be all class.

Rusty.

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