Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Coronation Beach. It's a beach and reef set-up, exposed to that south-west groundswell, and they reckon it's best when the swell is coming from the south-west. It's a consistent little wave for the beginners and plus crew, but you can get a few bodies in the water at times.

The next week and a half is a real mixed bag, to be honest. There's some proper size on the way, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story, and it's not always a friendly one. We've got a long period groundswell rolling in right from the get-go, with a 16 second period, so that means proper lines of energy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary to report there.

The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 7th is a total loss with that onshore wind, and the swell is showing some serious energy but it's just messy. Saturday the 8th is even worse—a strong cross-onshore breeze is going to tear it to shreds, and the swell is pumping hard, making it a complete mess. You can forget about it.

Now, Sunday the 9th is where it gets interesting. That's the standout of the first week. The wind is going to swing around to a light east-south-easterly, giving us a clean cross-offshore breeze. The swell is still a solid 12 ft from the south-west, but with a very long 17-second period, the wave energy is massive. This is for the experienced crew only—over 8 ft is expert territory. The sets will be proper and lined up, and with that wind, it'll be as clean as it gets. Just remember, that long period stuff can make beach breaks a bit straight, but with the reef in the mix, Coronation should handle it well. The morning is your best bet, the afternoon gets a bit of a cross-shore bump.

Monday the 10th is back to being blown out, and Tuesday the 11th is a big one, but too big. The swell is hitting 16 ft with energy readings through the roof, and the system is basically saying it's too much for the break. That's for the kamikaze crew or the boat guys, not for a standard paddle.

We get another good window from Wednesday the 12th through to Thursday the 13th. The swell drops back to a manageable 10 ft on Wednesday morning, with a clean offshore east wind and a 16-second period. It's still big for a beginner, but for the experienced surfer, it's excellent. The wave energy is still strong. Thursday is a touch smaller at 8 ft, with the same offshore flow and a 17-second period, making for another clean, quality day.

After that, things get a bit more average. Friday the 14th has some clean options with offshore winds, but the swell is dropping. Saturday the 15th is a real step down in size and the wind turns onshore, so it's not great.

Looking further out, the next true standout is shaping up for Sunday the 16th. It's a little over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it looks promising. The wind is forecast to go absolutely glassy in the morning with a 7 ft west-south-west swell. That's a rare and beautiful thing—dead calm winds and clean lines. The wave energy is moderate, so it won't be a monster, but the quality will be through the roof.

Monday the 17th is also decent with an offshore breeze and 8 ft swell, and then we have another potential cracker on Wednesday the 19th. That morning is looking glassy again with a 10 ft, 17-second groundswell. That's a lot of energy and if it comes together, it'll be exceptional for the experts. After that, it tapers off into smaller, cleaner 3-6 ft waves towards the end of the period.

So to sum it up: this week is all about Sunday the 9th for the big, clean swell. Next week, keep your eyes peeled for that glassy Sunday the 16th and Wednesday the 19th. The rest of the time, you're dodging wind or dealing with oversized or undersized surf.

Rusty.

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