Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Coronation Beach over the next couple of weeks. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed and soaking up swell from the SW – and it gets a fair bit of energy, so we’ll have plenty to talk about.

Right now, the water’s sitting at 67°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Saturday and Sunday are pretty average, with a decent 6ft to 6ft SW swell rolling in, but the wind’s cross-on and it’s getting a bit chopped up. There’s a whole lot of energy in the water (1722 to 1533), but those cross-onshore breezes are messing with the surface. It’s not a write-off for a keen beginner, but nothing to get excited about – more of a “check the tide” kind of session.

Monday morning on the 14th is where things start to clean up. The swell holds around 7ft from the SW, and we get a cross-off breeze from the SSE at 12 mph, with solid energy (1915) and a 15-second period. That’s a proper groundswell – long lines, clean faces, and the point and reef sections will really love that. It’s still a bit lumpy in the afternoon when the wind swings cross-shore, but the morning window is the pick of the first few days.

Tuesday morning the 15th keeps that energy pumping – 8ft SW swell, 14-second period, light cross-shore breeze with only small ripples. The combined energy is 2082, so there’s plenty of push. It’s a good session for intermediate surfers, but that 8ft height means beginners might find it a handful.

Then from Wednesday the 16th through to Friday the 18th, things go quieter and a bit messy – swell drops to 4ft to 5ft, and onshore winds dominate. The Friday even gets a strong onshore blow with 8ft SW swell but poor conditions – kite surfers might be having more fun than paddle surfers on those days.

Now, the standout window: Saturday the 19th and especially Sunday the 20th. Saturday morning sees 8ft SW swell with strong energy (3371) and a cross-on breeze, but the afternoon shifts – a SE wind at 22 mph turns into a clean cross-off, turning that big swell into groomed, hollow lines. That’s when the reef starts working properly.

But the real gem is Sunday the 20th. Early morning, we get 8ft SW swell at a 13-second period with a fresh offshore breeze from the ESE at 19 mph – clean, fast, and punchy. The combined energy is 2318, and by afternoon the wind eases to 12 mph offshore, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That SW direction is exactly what Coronation wants, and with those offshore winds, the waves will be peeling nicely. This is the best on offer – a proper session for the crew who know what they’re doing. If you’re a beginner, that 8ft is too big, so sit this one out.

Monday the 21st still has solid 8ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The morning cross-off from the NE keeps it clean, but that long period can make beach breaks a bit straight – at Coronation’s reef and river-mouth sections, though, it’ll be beautiful. Afternoon gets a cross-shore chop, so aim for dawn.

Through the rest of the week, we get choppier conditions and winds that swing around. Swell stays between 5ft and 7ft but the cross-shore and onshore winds make it less inviting. Thursday the 24th morning has a clean 5ft SW swell with light offshore ENE breeze – a nice little window for a smaller board and some fun waves.

Into the second week, there’s a pulse around Friday the 25th with 8ft SW swell and a 16-second period, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Sunday the 27th brings back 7ft SW swell with moderate cross-shore wind – not a standout, but surfable if you’re keen.

Overall, the weekend of the 19th and 20th is your ticket – big, clean, and full of energy. The rest is a mixed bag of chop and onshore, but there’s enough swell around to keep you checking the forecast.

Rusty.

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