Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, your local surf reporter. Right, let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.

The overall pattern is a solid, persistent run of SW groundswell, but there’s a real mixed bag of conditions over the next couple of weeks. The first real standout is a bit of a wait, but it’s worth the patience.

We kick off on Saturday, August 1st, the first surf on offer. Coronation Beach is a consistent beach and reef setup, exposed to the SW, and it’s a beginner-plus spot. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

Saturday morning sees a 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and the wind is a light SSE cross-off, so the waves are clean. The combined energy is pumping at 1844, so there’s plenty of power. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday afternoon, the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, still cross-off, but the swell bumps up to 7ft. The score drops off a bit, so it’s more of a session for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Sunday the 2nd starts with a clean 8ft SW swell in the morning, but the wind is stronger, making it a bit average. The afternoon is better, with a 7ft swell and a gentle cross-off breeze, scoring a bit higher for experienced surfers.

Monday the 3rd is a bit of a write-off with a cross-shore chop and messy conditions. Tuesday the 4th morning has a 5ft swell with a very long 19-second period, but the cross-onshore wind spoils it a bit. The afternoon is a different story – a 8ft swell with an 18-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 3723, but the cross-shore wind keeps it from being perfect.

Now, for the real standout. Wednesday, August 5th morning is the pick of the first week. The swell is 7ft from the SW, period at 16 seconds, and you’ve got a light ESE cross-off wind. The combined energy is a solid 2080, and the waves are clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is light, so the surface will be glassy. The break is consistent, but it’s a popular spot, so expect crowds to be possible.

After that, the swell starts to get hefty. Thursday the 6th morning has a 10ft SW swell, but it’s cross-onshore and messy for paddle surfing. The afternoon is a full-on onshore blow, making it a no-go. Friday the 7th through to Saturday the 8th is a rugged stretch, with huge swell over 10ft and strong onshore winds. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Sunday the 9th is a massive 16ft SW swell, but the wind is a light ESE cross-off, so it’s clean. The problem is, it’s just too big for this break, even for the experts. The combined energy is a staggering 15976. This is strictly for the big-wave chargers.

We get a bit of a breather on Monday the 10th morning, with a 10ft SW swell, a slight NE breeze, and clean conditions. It’s a good one for experienced surfers, but the swell is still solid.

Looking into the second week, the pattern remains active. Thursday, August 13th afternoon is another standout. You’ve got an 8ft SW swell, a very long 19-second period, and a light offshore wind from the east. The combined energy is 4248, and the conditions are excellent. This is a great session for the experienced crew.

Friday the 14th and the weekend after that get a bit messy again with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Sunday the 16th has a big 13ft WSW swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-off, so it’s clean. The combined energy is 8260. It’s a serious size, only for the experts.

So, to wrap it up, the best bets are Wednesday morning, August 5th for a clean, powerful session, and Thursday afternoon, August 13th for a long-period groundswell with offshore winds. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but right now, those two windows are the ones to circle.

Rusty.

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