Surf Forecasts:
Coronation Beach surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 6,473 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us down at Coronation Beach.
The good news is there's surf on the way, but it’s not a straightforward run. We've got a solid pulse of energy for the start of the week, but it gets a bit messy and less reliable after that. Overall, the standout window is pretty clear, so let's get into it.
Sunday morning starts off small with a 3ft SW swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 19 mph, which will chop things up. It's not a complete loss, but it's a bit average. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Then, Sunday afternoon is where the magic starts to happen. The wind drops to nothing – glassy conditions – and the swell jumps to 6ft from the SW with a long 16-second period. The energy is moderate (1537) and it’s clean. This is a great session for anyone with a bit of experience.
Monday is not the day. The wind swings onshore and pushes that swell into a messy, poor quality surf. The swell is there, up to 8ft on the afternoon, but with a strong cross-onshore wind, it's going to be a washing machine. Best to give it a miss.
Now, here's the standout. Tuesday morning looks absolutely firing. We're looking at a 10ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, and the wind is light and glassy from the NNE. This is the biggest, cleanest, most powerful swell of the entire forecast. The energy is strong (5758). This is not one for the beginners though – at 10ft, this is for experienced surfers only. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The Tuesday afternoon will still have size but a cross-onshore breeze kicks in, making it lumpy and more of a handful.
Wednesday offers a step down in size but still has plenty of fun waves. The swell drops to around 7ft to 8ft from the SW with a 15-16 second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping the surf clean. This is a solid day for experienced surfers who want a piece of the action without the Tuesday intensity.
Thursday the swell kicks back up to 10ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore at 12-19 mph. It’s clean, but the size and breeze will make it a bit more challenging. It's still good, but not as perfect as Tuesday.
Friday is back to a comfortable 8ft SW swell with a clean offshore wind from the E at 12 mph in the morning. This will be a good, fun, clean day for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit more cross-off but remains surfable.
Saturday starts off well with a 7ft SW swell and light cross-offshore winds, offering a clean, fun morning session. The afternoon the wind goes more cross-shore and it gets a little choppy.
The following Sunday is worth a look. The morning sees a 6ft SW swell with a gentle offshore E wind, promising clean conditions. It's not huge, but it will be fun.
From Monday the 24th onwards, things get less consistent. The swell drops off, and the winds get messier. There’s a brief pulse on Tuesday the 25th afternoon with a 8ft SSW swell, but a strong onshore wind makes it a complete mess. The surf quality drops right off for the rest of the week, with onshore winds and choppy conditions dominating.
Looking into the second week, the pattern is all over the place. There’s some size on Saturday the 30th morning with a 8ft WSW swell, but it's coming with a cross-onshore wind, so it won't be pretty. Nothing really stands out as a must-surf.
So, the call is simple. Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, is the pick of the entire period. Big, clean, powerful, and glassy. If you can handle 10ft surf, that's your day. Sunday afternoon is your best bet for a more relaxed but still excellent session. The rest of the time we're chasing windows of clean conditions amongst the wind. In the long run, the forecast gets less reliable, so keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath for anything epic.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
521 | 1449 | 1506 | 1193 | 4663 | 6473 | 5758 | 4966 | 3785 | 2465 | 2322 | 4609 | 4553 | 3710 | 2513 | 2390 | 2309 | 2229 | 1907 | 1484 | 1138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:01PM0.44m | 1:05AM0.55m | 12:23PM0.35m | 1:32AM0.59m | 9:04AM0.31m | 2:03AM0.61m | 2:41AM0.61m | 3:32AM0.61m | 4:34AM0.61m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM0.23m | 6:53AM0.31m | 5:33PM0.22m | 8:15AM0.31m | 5:35PM0.21m | 5:33PM0.20m | 2:53PM0.18m | 3:13PM0.14m | 3:35PM0.12m | ||||||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
431 | 1449 | 1506 | 1193 | — | 6473 | 5758 | 4966 | 3785 | 2465 | 2322 | 4609 | 4553 | 3710 | 2513 | 2390 | 2309 | 2229 | 1907 | 1484 | 1138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — |
521 | 88 | 548 | 959 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | W 4 | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | S 4 | SSW 6 |
14 | — | — | 40 | 4663 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 16 | — | 7 | 117 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 724 | 0 | 20 | 753 | 910 | 100 | 0 | 749 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 458 | 20 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 538 | 20 |
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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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