Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Coronation Beach. We got some serious swell on the way, but the wind is going to be the boss of this show for a while. Gotta pick your moments.

The first couple of days are a total no-go. Saturday the 8th is packing a heavy 13ft SW groundswell with a 14-15 second period. There’s a ton of energy out there, but it’s being shredded by a near-gale cross-onshore wind. It's gonna be a full-blown stormy mess. Save the paddleboard, might be a kite day.

Then, bam. Sunday the 9th is the gem of the forecast. We’ve still got a big 11ft SW swell, long 17-second period, and the energy readings are huge. But the wind goes light offshore from the E, and it’s going to be absolutely glassy clean. This is exceptional, serious surf. But it’s big and powerful, so this is strictly for the experts only. The afternoon stays clean, though a light cross-shore breeze puts just a little wrinkle on it.

Monday the 10th is another blown-out dud. Skip it. Tuesday the 11th is back on for the experienced crowd. Still a solid 13ft SW swell, with that same long period and even more energy. The wind swings cross-offshore from the SE, keeping it clean. It's a battle, but this is a proper, serious session for those who are comfortable in heavy water.

Wednesday and Thursday, the 12th and 13th, see the swell ease to the 7-10ft range, but mornings are clean with light offshore winds from the E. Solid, powerful surf for the competent surfer. Friday the 14th follows the same trend, with moderate offshores and clean 8ft waves.

Heading into the weekend of the 15th and 16th, the swell backs off to a more friendly 5-6ft. The winds are lighter but more cross-shore, so it won’t have that same perfection. It’s much more manageable for the intermediates, but it’s not the standout quality of the earlier days.

The new week kicks off with a pulse. Monday the 17th marks 10ft of SW swell, but the wind goes onshore and it roughens up. Tuesday the 18th is a full washout with strong cross-onshore winds and rain. Another one to skip.

But, there’s a nice little window mid-week. Wednesday the 19th, the swell is a clean 10ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the SE. Clean and powerful for the experts. The morning is the time.

Looking further out, Thursday the 20th is looking like a real gem for the less-experienced surfer. The morning is showing glassy conditions with a 8ft WSW swell. It’s smaller, but that calm wind is a game-changer. This is a great option for a dawn patrol.

The final run flattens out a bit. The end of the second week sees the swell drop and onshore winds return, leaving poor to marginal conditions. The last day of the forecast window, Sunday the 23rd, shows a small, glassy 5ft SW swell. It’s not big, but it could be a fun, clean finish.

So, in a nutshell: The 9th and 11th are the big, heavy days for the experts. For everyone else, the 20th is your best bet for clean, manageable waves. The first week has more juice, but the second week’s dawn patrol is looking promising. Keep your eyes on the forecast and pick your window.

Rusty.

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