
Surf Forecasts:
Coronation Beach surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,040 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 (Sep 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coronation Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a yarn about the surf ahead for our stretch of coast at Coronation Beach.
Right, first thing you need to know: the start of this run is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a pretty dismal opening with poor, choppy conditions through Tuesday the 15th all the way to Thursday the 17th. The wind is blowing cross-on or onshore, making a mess of things. The water temp is sitting at a pretty average 68° for this time of year, so no weird anomalies there.
Now, we finally get a glimmer of hope on Sunday morning the 20th. It’s not huge, with a 5ft swell from the SW, but here’s the kicker – we’ve got a light, cross-offshore breeze. That’s gonna clean it right up. The combined wave energy is moderate at 834, and the swell period is a solid 13 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell push behind it. This is your best bet for a session in the first week, as long as you can handle the crowd. This spot *sometimes* gets busy, so get in early.
After that, we slide right back into marginal territory with cross-shore winds and choppy surfaces all the way through the end of the week and into the next. A lot of average, lumpy conditions with only the odd window.
Here’s where it gets interesting. Friday the 25th is a standout, but only for the experienced crew. We’re looking at a big, powerful 12ft swell from the SW with an 18-second period. The combined energy is cranking at a very strong 7009. That’s a serious, long-period groundswell. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy, and that size (over 8ft) puts it firmly in expert territory. Early morning Saturday the 26th cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore breeze, but still a solid 10ft. Same caveat – this is big, powerful, and not for the faint-hearted.
Further out, on Sunday the 27th, the swell drops right back to a manageable 5-5ft, and we finally get a proper strong offshore breeze from the East (25 mph on the morning). That’ll be glassy clean, but that strong wind might make paddling out a bit of a grunt. The energy is moderate at 1138. Worth a look if you’re keen for a clean, smaller wave.
Overall, don't bother paddling out until Sunday the 20th morning, and then keep an eye out for those big days around the 25th and 26th if you've got the skills. The whole run is very inconsistent in terms of quality, but a couple of windows are there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | 1307 | 1155 | 862 | 437 | 543 | 434 | 304 | 512 | 2253 | 1110 | 2810 | 2185 | 1494 | 834 | 538 | 437 | 2516 | 2422 | 1900 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:55PM0.64m | 9:58AM0.25m | 00:12AM0.63m | 00:30AM0.61m | 00:53AM0.59m | 1:50AM0.56m | 4:57AM0.55m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:23PM0.25m | 7:29AM0.23m | 4:24PM0.23m | 1:24PM0.20m | 1:59PM0.18m | 2:26PM0.15m | 2:49PM0.14m | 3:07PM0.13m | ||||||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
1983 | 1307 | 1155 | 862 | 437 | 543 | 434 | 304 | — | — | 1110 | 2810 | 2185 | 1494 | 834 | 538 | 437 | 2516 | 2422 | 1900 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 7 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 5 | — | — | — |
— | 128 | — | — | 127 | 17 | 61 | 114 | — | — | 1057 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 39 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 427 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | NW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 24 | 512 | 2253 | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 458 | 0 | 20 | 345 | 0 | 644 | 766 | 712 | 644 | 793 | 1013 | 746 | 775 | 0 | 0 | 538 | 24 | 345 | 538 | 0 |
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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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