Surf Forecasts:
Coronation Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 7,110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coronation Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coronation Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Coronation Beach is your spot for the next couple of weeks. There's a solid run of groundswell heading our way, so let's get into it.
The waves kick off on Monday, 24 August, with a proper 7ft SW groundswell at 15 seconds. That's a big, powerful swell, and the energy reading is a massive 1760 (moderate wave energy). This is serious stuff. The wind is a light SE cross-off, keeping things clean, but with waves that size, this is only for experienced surfers. Monday morning is the standout here, but it gets a bit messy in the arvo as the wind swings around.
Tuesday morning, 25 August, is a beauty. The swell drops to a still respectable 5ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm from the NW. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so you'll be fine in a spring suit. The wave energy is a more moderate 609. It's a great window for a larger crew, but the crowds can be an issue here sometimes. This is a good one.
Wednesday, 26 August, gets ugly. The swell jumps back up, but the wind is a strong cross-on from the NW, making for poor surf. By the arvo it's 12ft and 30 km/h onshore wind – a real mess. That's kite-surfing territory, not for paddling.
Thursday, 27 August, has a big 10ft SW swell, but it’s clean with a cross-off wind. The energy is through the roof at 3832. Still only for the experts, and the conditions are a bit sketchy despite the clean look.
Friday, 28 August, the swell drops to 6ft with a solid ESE offshore wind. That's a proper clean window, but it's a bit of a drop in size. The energy is 1017.
Saturday, 29 August, the morning is a bit small at 3ft, but the afternoon is a hidden gem. An offshore wind from the E, a gentle breeze, and a 4ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period. The energy is 1716, and the wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". This long period will really wrap into the reef, so expect some proper lines.
The next week sees a lot of mediocre to poor conditions with strong winds and cross-shore chop. The swell sticks around but the quality drops off.
Then we get to Monday, 7 September. The morning is a big 10ft SW swell, but with a strong offshore wind from the E cleaning it up. The energy is 3181. It's a big call, but it's clean. The afternoon, however, is the absolute standout of the whole forecast. The swell is still 10ft from the SW, the wind is offshore from the E at 20 km/h, and the energy is pumping at 3197. The wave comment is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". This is a serious session for the big-wave crew.
Tuesday, 8 September, the swell drops to 8ft, but the wind is a light offshore from the E. The energy is 1919, and it's another clean window for competent surfers.
So, overall, Coronation Beach has a long run of surf. The glassy Tuesday morning, 25 August, is the pick for the intermediate crew, and the big, clean, offshore Monday afternoon, 7 September, is the one for the experienced surfers to circle on the calendar. Keep an eye on that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1685 | 1760 | 1459 | 821 | 609 | 868 | 990 | 2262 | 7014 | 6314 | 3832 | 3103 | 1956 | 999 | 809 | 373 | 245 | 940 | 3066 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:36AM0.62m | 7:28AM0.64m | 8:13AM0.64m | 8:54AM0.64m | 11:33PM0.38m | 9:33AM0.61m | 11:31PM0.42m | 10:11AM0.57m | 11:39PM0.47m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:16PM0.09m | 4:32PM0.09m | 4:43PM0.10m | 4:49PM0.12m | 2:46AM0.34m | 4:54PM0.14m | 3:51AM0.31m | 4:59PM0.17m | 4:45AM0.28m | ||||||||||
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
1685 | 1760 | 1459 | 821 | 609 | 868 | 990 | 2262 | 7014 | 6314 | 3832 | 3103 | 1956 | 999 | 809 | 373 | 245 | 940 | 3066 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 23 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 21 | S 6 | SW 18 | SW 11 | — |
651 | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 1122 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 18 | 25 | 155 | 142 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 21 | SW 20 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 117 | 634 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 3 | E 4 | — | ENE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 0 | 644 | 0 | 0 | 766 | 0 | 538 | 775 | 87 | 24 | 538 | 20 | 87 | 20 | 0 | 274 | 0 | 16 |
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Information about the Coronation Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Coronation Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coronation Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coronation Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Coronation Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coronation Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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