Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead at Coronation Beach, and it’s shaping up to be a mixed bag, but with some absolute gems if you time it right. The beach and reef setup here is exposed to the SW, so it’s a proper swell magnet.

The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year, nothing odd there.

The whole period kicks off with a bit of a messy start. Saturday the 22nd has some solid energy in the water – around 5ft of SW groundswell, with a long 18-second period, but the wind is on it and it’s a cross-on mess in the afternoon. The combined energy is a hefty 2572 (moderate to strong), but it’s just not clean. Sunday the 23rd drops off to 4ft, period drops to 14 seconds, and it’s cross-shore chop. Nothing to get excited about yet.

Monday the 24th has a bit more size, 7ft SW, but that cross-on wind keeps it bumpy. The energy is solid (1776), but you’re fighting a chop.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning the 25th is a beauty. A clean 5ft of SW groundswell, with a 12-second period, and the wind goes glassy, dead calm. The energy is moderate (838), but the conditions? They’ll be perfect. This is a standout session for the early week. Get on it.

Wednesday the 26th is a write-off. It jumps to 8ft and then 12ft, the energy skyrockets to 5293 and 7964 (strong to very strong), but the wind is howling cross-on, making it a lumpy mess. This is for the kite crew, not for paddle surfing.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th offer some relief. The wind swings cross-off and offshore, cleaning up the waves. Thursday morning has a solid 10ft SW swell with a 16-second period, energy at 3745 (strong), and it’s clean. Friday morning is a bit smaller at 5ft, but with a fresh offshore breeze, it’s clean and workable. Both are decent windows.

The real standout for the second week, though, is Saturday the 29th afternoon. The swell drops to just 2ft, but the period is a massive 19 seconds, and it’s glassy with a moderate offshore wind. The energy is 612 (moderate), but the conditions will be stunning. That’s a sneaky good session if you’re on a longboard.

Sunday the 30th afternoon is another cracker. 8ft of SW groundswell, 18-second period, light cross-off breeze, and the energy is 3267 (strong). The data says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a big, clean, powerful swell.

Then, September 4th Friday morning is the big one. 8ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, and it’s glassy, dead calm. The energy is 3404 (strong). This is a standout for the experts. That’s a serious, clean swell with no wind.

The rest of the period is a mix of bumpy, cross-off, and clean conditions, but those two sessions – Tuesday the 25th morning and Friday the 4th morning – are the ones to circle on the calendar. The first is a clean, fun size, and the second is a proper groundswell for the experienced crew.

Stay sharp, and pick your windows.

Rusty.

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