Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s coming for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days. This is a consistent beach and reef spot, wide open to the SW, and we’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell lined up. The water temp is 68°F, which is about 2°F cooler than the long-term average for this time of year – nothing wild, just a bit nippier than usual. The first few days are a mixed bag, but there are a couple of absolute rippers if you pick your moments.

We start on Tuesday, August 4, with a morning session that’s not worth rushing for. Swell is 5ft at 19 seconds from the SW, but it’s cross-on and the word is marginal. The energy is strong though, at 1858. The afternoon jumps to 8ft, but it’s cross-shore and choppy – not quality.

Wednesday, August 5, is where it turns. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze from the SE, and the swell is a solid 7ft at 16 seconds from the SW. The energy is moderate-strong (2160), and it’s a good one for experienced surfers. That’s your first real window.

Thursday, August 6, brings a bigger 10ft morning swell, but the wind is cross-on from the SW, so it’s messy. The energy is strong (4209), but the quality is questionable. Only for the hardcore.

Now, the standout is Sunday, August 9. The morning is absolutely firing – 12ft of SW groundswell at 17 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore from the SE. The energy is massive (6262), and it’s exceptional for expert surfers. This is the best of the whole forecast: big, powerful, clean lines. Get in early. The afternoon goes cross-on.

Saturday, August 8, has a mention too – the afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore from the SSE and 12ft at 15 seconds, but the morning is a total mess with 22 mph cross-shore winds. The energy is strong (5186), but it’s a gamble.

From Monday, August 10, through Wednesday, August 12, we’ve got consistent 8ft to 10ft SW groundswell, with clean mornings on the 10th and 11th, and a real glass-off on the morning of Wednesday, August 12. That Wednesday morning has 10ft at 17 seconds, offshore wind from the ENE, and exceptional conditions for experts. The energy is huge (5063). Another gem.

Thursday, August 13, the swell drops to 7ft, but the morning is glassy. That’s a sweet, clean session for experienced surfers.

Friday, August 14, the morning is clean again with 6ft at 16 seconds, but the afternoon goes ballistic with 10ft at 18 seconds – but cross-shore wind spoils it.

Saturday, August 15, morning is glassy with 10ft at 16 seconds – another top-notch window. The afternoon gets cross-on.

Sunday, August 16, morning is clean with a cross-offshore from the NNE and 10ft at 17 seconds. That’s a beauty for the experts.

The run continues. Monday, August 17, is a bit of a write-off with onshore winds, but Tuesday, August 18, morning has a clean offshore from the ENE and 10ft at 15 seconds. Good for experienced surfers.

And to finish, Wednesday, August 19, morning is glassy – 10ft at 16 seconds from the SW. Perfect conditions for a morning session.

So, the best on offer: Sunday, August 9 morning is the absolute standout – big, clean, and powerful. Wednesday, August 12 morning and Saturday, August 15 morning are also top-tier. Keep in mind that with periods over 15 seconds, that long-period groundswell can break a bit straight at a beach break, but Coronation being a reef and beach setup should handle it well. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so beat the rush.

This is a solid run – stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

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