Surf Forecasts:
Coronation Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,530 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 22s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Coronation Beach. This is a beach and reef break that’s consistent and open to the southwest. The water’s about average temp for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The first few days are a bit of a bust. Wednesday the 26th is a no-go – a moderate cross-onshore breeze and choppy conditions with a 7ft SW swell (combined energy 3086) and the wind ruining it. That swell jumps to 10ft in the afternoon, but it’s a fresh cross-onshore and lumpy, so forget it. Thursday the 27th is still messy – 10ft SW groundswell, but the wind is cross-shore and lumpy. Friday the 28th cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore breeze and a 7ft SW swell (energy 1520), but it’s still just marginal. Saturday the 29th drops to a tiny 3ft SW swell (844 energy) – not worth it.
But Sunday the 30th is the first real standout. We’ve got a clean 7ft SW groundswell rolling in, combined energy of 3275, and the morning is glassy – zero wind. That’s a beautiful setup. The waves will have proper punch, but at 7ft, it’s for experienced surfers only. The 18-second period means longer gaps between sets, which makes paddling out easier, but on a beach break, those long-period swells can jack up. Still, the glassy conditions make it a winner.
Sunday afternoon gets a light cross-onshore breeze, so the morning is the call. The week after is mixed. Monday the 31st has a 6ft SW swell (1887 energy) with a cross-shore breeze – not great. Tuesday the 1st of September has a clean morning with a 5ft SW swell (1469 energy) and a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s only a 3/10 day. The rest of that week is windy and lumpy with swell around 6ft to 7ft.
Then the second week has some crackers. Monday the 7th of September is a ripper – 7ft to 8ft SW groundswell (energy 2565 to 2923) with a moderate offshore breeze from the east. That’s clean, offshore conditions. The 17-second period means quality waves, and it’s solid surf for experienced surfers only.
Tuesday the 8th of September is another beauty. The morning has a 8ft SW swell (3819 energy) with a fresh cross-offshore breeze – clean, but big. The afternoon though, is a 10/10: light breeze, clean, and the same 8ft SW swell (4090 energy) with a 17-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, and the conditions will be pristine. If you can handle it, that’s the best session of the whole forecast.
The rest of the second week fades out with smaller swells and cross-shore winds.
For beginners, this isn’t the time – the best days are too big. For the experienced crew, lock in Sunday the 30th of August, Monday the 7th of September, and Tuesday the 8th of September. The long-range stuff is promising but keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2214 | 5615 | 5128 | 4189 | 3962 | 2509 | 1752 | 1289 | 388 | 513 | 949 | 2042 | 2840 | 2750 | 2033 | 1759 | 1907 | 1714 | 2107 | 1664 | 1638 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:13AM0.64m | 8:54AM0.64m | 11:33PM0.38m | 9:33AM0.61m | 11:31PM0.42m | 10:11AM0.57m | 11:39PM0.47m | 10:50AM0.51m | 11:51PM0.52m | 11:31AM0.44m | 00:08AM0.58m | 12:19PM0.36m | 00:30AM0.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM0.10m | 4:49PM0.12m | 2:46AM0.34m | 4:54PM0.14m | 3:51AM0.31m | 4:59PM0.17m | 4:45AM0.28m | 5:06PM0.20m | 5:38AM0.26m | 5:14PM0.22m | 6:33AM0.24m | 5:20PM0.24m | |||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
2214 | 5615 | 5128 | 4189 | — | 2509 | 1752 | 18 | 284 | 416 | 949 | 2042 | 2840 | 2750 | 2033 | 1759 | 1907 | 1714 | 2107 | 1664 | 1638 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 26 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
881 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 26 | 319 | 513 | 265 | 33 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 133 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | SSW 13 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3962 | — | — | 1289 | 388 | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 538 | 378 | 538 | 746 | 539 | 559 | 399 | 539 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 324 | 20 | 100 | 1808 | 0 | 24 | 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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