Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s coming up for Coronation Beach. It’s a classic beach and reef setup, exposed to the SW, and it’s a consistent sort of spot, so even when it’s quiet, it won’t stay that way for long. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The first real action kicks off on Saturday the 22nd of August, and it’s a proper Saturday morning session. The swell is a solid 5 ft out of the SW, but the period is a huge 18 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell, so it’s got real grunt and shape. The best part? The wind is glassy, dead calm from the NW at 3 mph. The water will be like a mirror. The combined wave energy is massive, sitting at 2572, which is strong. This is one for the experienced crew though, as that size and power is a bit much for the beginners. It’s a legit standout if you’ve got the skills.

Then Saturday afternoon, the wind shifts and it gets messy. A strong SSW wind at 19 mph crosses it up, making it a write-off for the afternoon.

Sunday the 23rd is a write-off all day. Onshore wind and chop, not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 24th of August is another cracker of a morning. The swell is 7 ft, also from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s still a solid groundswell, and with the wind glassy from the S at 3 mph, the conditions are going to be excellent. The combined energy is 1776, strong. This is definitely for experienced surfers. It’s another standout.

Tuesday the 25th has a smaller morning, 4 ft, but with a 12-second period and glassy conditions from the north. The energy is weaker at 820, but it’s a clean option for a more relaxed session.

Wednesday the 26th kicks up a big 8 ft to 12 ft swell, but it’s windy and onshore. The energy is massive (6847 and 6760), but it’s a total mess. This is more a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one.

Thursday the 27th cleans up with a cross-offshore wind. The swell is still 8 ft in the morning and 8 ft in the afternoon, both from the SW with a 15-16 second period. The combined energy is still strong (3288 and 2491), and the wind keeps it clean. This is top-tier for experienced surfers only.

Friday the 28th brings a smaller 5 ft swell, but the wind goes offshore from the E at 22 mph in the morning, and then 16 mph from the ESE in the afternoon. The morning has a scratchy edge to it, but the afternoon looks fantastic. Clean, offshore lines, and the energy is moderate at 818. This is a really good day for a wider range of surfers.

Saturday the 29th is smaller, dropping to 4 ft in the morning and 3 ft in the afternoon. The afternoon sees a gentle offshore wind from the ENE, and the swell period jumps back to 18 seconds. The energy is 734, but that long period will make the most of the small size. A clean, fun day for logs or mid-lengths.

Sunday the 30th pushes back up to 7 ft, SW swell, with a 17-second period. The wind is a cross-off NNE breeze, keeping it clean. Combined energy is 2312, strong. Good for the experienced.

Monday the 31st of August is another top morning. 7 ft SW swell, 18-second period, and a light cross-off NNE breeze at 6 mph. The water will be clean, and the energy is 2429. This is another standout, excellent for the crew that can handle it.

The first week of September sees a gradual drop in quality. The swell holds around 5 ft to 8 ft, but the wind is consistently cross or cross-on, making it choppy. The best of that second week looks like Thursday the 3rd of September morning, with a 6 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean cross-off SSE breeze. Energy is 1383, moderate. It’s a decent option, but not at the same level as the earlier days.

After that, the surf drops off and the winds stay tricky, with a few small, cleanish windows on the 6th. The standouts are definitely the Saturday 22nd morning, Monday 24th morning, and the Monday 31st morning. If you can only pick one, the 22nd of August with that glass and long period is the one to be out for.

Rusty, signing off.

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