Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been diggin’ into the charts for our stretch of coast. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but you’ll need to pick your moments—the wind is gonna be a fickle beast. The real standout is a window of glassy, clean conditions that’ll have a few of us grinning ear to ear.

Let’s start with Coronation Beach, a beginner-plus spot with a beach and reef setup, exposed to the SW swell. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is bang on average for this time of year—nothing weird there.

This Sunday afternoon (16th August) kicks things off with a glassy, clean 6 ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The wind is a light 3 mph from the north, making it dead flat on the water. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, with a moderate combined energy of 1537. It’s a sweet start, but the real gem is coming.

Monday morning (17th August) is a write-off—cross-onshore wind at 19 mph from the NW has the place a lumpy mess. That afternoon turns even uglier with 22 mph SW winds and heavy rain. Stay home.

Now, Tuesday morning (18th August) is the absolute pick of the bunch. We’ve got a 10 ft SW groundswell rolling in, with a 17-second period—that’s long, meanin’ well-shaped waves and long gaps between sets. The wind is glassy, 3 mph from the north. The combined energy is a strong 5689, but this is expert territory only. If you’re a seasoned surfer, this is your session. The afternoon sees some clouds and a WSW wind picking up, making it a bit more marginal.

Wednesday morning (19th August) is clean again, with a 8 ft SW swell at 15 seconds and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE. Excellent for experienced surfers, moderate energy at 2465. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with a cross-shore, so aim for the early.

Thursday morning (20th August) is another cracker: 10 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean cross-offshore from the ESE. Combined energy is strong at 4498, but it’s another expert-only day. The afternoon turns lumpy with a 19 mph cross-shore.

Friday morning (21st August) gives us a clean, offshore breeze from the east at 9 mph, with a 8 ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Moderate energy at 2390—excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is still clean but cross-offshore, so it’s a solid day.

Saturday morning (22nd August) is glassy again, with zero wind and a 6 ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Combined energy is moderate at 2520, excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a cross-shore chop, so the morning is the go.

Sunday (23rd August) through Monday (24th August) sees the wind turning more cross-shore and the swell dropping to 5-7 ft. The conditions are marginal, with a moderate cross-chop. Not terrible, but not the highlight.

Tuesday (25th August) has a 8 ft WSW swell with a short 10-second period, and the wind is cross-onshore. The combined energy is 1215, but the quality is just marginal. The afternoon gets a 10 ft WSW swell that’s onshore, making it a mess.

Wednesday (26th August) is a write-off—strong onshore winds at 19 mph from the WNW, with a 10 ft SW swell. The energy is strong at 6433, but the wind is just too ugly for paddle surfing. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.

Thursday (27th August) through Friday morning (28th August) is a nice turnaround. Friday morning is glassy, with a 7 ft SW swell at 17 seconds—clean, moderate energy at 2267. Excellent for experienced surfers.

The rest of the month (29th to 31st August) sees a mix of cross-shore winds and moderate to strong swells. The final Monday morning (31st August) has a big 10 ft WSW swell at 18 seconds, with a light cross-shore breeze and strong energy at 6258. It’s still marginal due to the cross-shore, but the energy is there for the brave.

So, my pick? Tuesday morning (18th August) is the standout: glassy, 10 ft SW groundswell, 17-second period, and strong energy. That’s a dream session for the experts. If you’re less keen on the size, Saturday morning (22nd August) with glassy 6 ft SW swell is a beautiful, clean option. The early sessions are your best bet—the afternoons tend to get blown out.

Rusty.

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