Surf Forecasts:
Coronation Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s cut straight to it. Coronation Beach is the only spot on the radar for the next 16 days, and it’s a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the southwest. The water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is just about bang on average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The pattern starts off a bit rough. Thursday the 27th is a write-off—rain showers, a solid 10-foot southwest swell (very long period, 16 seconds), but the wind is howling from the south at 15 mph, cross-shore, and the wave energy is pumping at 4189 (very strong). The combo of size, wind, and chop makes it a mess. Friday the 28th is cleaner but still small, with a 7-foot southwest swell and a 13-second period, cross-off breeze, but the overall energy has dropped to 1641 (moderate). The surf is marginal for both days.
Now, the real standout hits on Sunday morning, the 30th of August. This is the pick of the whole forecast. The swell is 7 feet from the southwest, period 18 seconds—that’s a long-period groundswell, and with a 3 mph south wind turning it glassy, the conditions are going to be pristine. The combined energy is 2960 (strong). This is for experienced surfers only—that size and power will hold some real punch, and the glassy morning will make it a dream. The reef setup here should handle that long-period swell well, so expect clean, lined-up waves. Crowds are sometimes an issue, but with conditions this good, you’ll want to be early.
Sunday afternoon sees the wind shift to a light cross-on, and the swell holds at 7 feet, but the magic fades. Monday the 31st is onshore and choppy, not worth the paddle. Tuesday the 1st of September has a light cross-shore with a 5-foot swell, but it’s marginal. The next few days stay average—Wednesday the 2nd is clean with a 5-foot swell and cross-off wind, but nothing special.
The second week gets a bit more interesting. Thursday the 3rd has a 7-foot southwest swell with a 15-second period, but the wind is light cross-on, making it only okay. Friday the 4th is a mess with onshore winds. Saturday the 5th morning is clean with a 7-foot swell and cross-off, but the energy is still moderate. Then we hit a dry spell—Sunday the 6th afternoon is poor, with fresh south wind and lumpy chop. Monday the 7th morning has a 6-foot swell, clean light cross-shore, worth a look but not a standout.
The final standout is Wednesday the 9th of September morning. The swell is 5 feet from the southwest, period 16 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SSE, giving clean, glassy conditions. The combined energy is 1248 (moderate), but the quality of the waves will be excellent for the experienced crowd. This is a week out, so keep an eye on the forecast—it’s promising but not locked in. After that, the rest of the window fades into onshore winds and choppy seas.
So, the two true highlights: Sunday the 30th of August morning, with 7-foot southwest swell and glassy conditions, and Wednesday the 9th of September morning, with 5-foot southwest swell and clean cross-off wind. Both are for experienced surfers. Crowds are possible at both sessions, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4189 | 3585 | 2358 | 1623 | 1289 | 287 | 513 | 949 | 2042 | 2872 | 2912 | 2058 | 1964 | 2007 | 1693 | 1611 | 1208 | 1124 | 1155 | 1033 | 1244 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:51PM0.28m | 1:02AM0.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:37AM0.22m | 5:18PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
4189 | 3585 | 2358 | 1623 | 1289 | 287 | 108 | 949 | 2042 | 2872 | 2912 | 2058 | 1964 | 2007 | 1693 | 1611 | 1208 | 1124 | 1155 | 1033 | 1244 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 22 | SW 23 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 18 | 18 | 133 | 182 | 155 | 73 | 24 | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 26 | — | 513 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | S 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 229 | — | 66 | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 173 | 109 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 753 | 539 | 24 | 556 | 458 | 100 | 20 | 399 | 0 | 0 | 345 | 0 | 753 | 775 | 24 | 0 | 555 | 14 | 20 | 775 | 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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