Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the horizon, but it’s not all good news for everyone. The first couple of days are a bit messy with the wind, but things clean up nicely. The standout windows are going to be the mornings of the 23rd and 27th, but we’ll get to that. The water temp is sitting right around 69°F, which is about average for this time of year, so it’s comfortable.

The first real surfable action kicks off Sunday morning the 19th at Coronation Beach (beach and reef). We’re looking at a clean 8ft SW groundswell (15 seconds) and a massive 2457 combined energy reading. The wind is a bit cross-off, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a decent start. It’s a consistent spot, so you’ll find waves even if the tide is a bit tricky. This one is more for the beginner-plus crowd getting after it, not a classic.

Monday morning the 20th is a step down to 5ft, but the wind is still cross-off. It’s clean, but the energy is moderate (892). Then Tuesday the 21st drops to 4ft and 4ft, still clean but small. Not a write-off, just not a standout.

Now, Wednesday the 22nd morning is where it gets interesting. Offshore wind from the ESE at 19 mph, 5ft SW swell, and the energy jumps to 796. It’s clean and offshore. The afternoon gets a bit bigger with 6ft and a huge energy spike to 1752. That’s a solid, fun day.

The first real standout is Thursday the 23rd. The morning has a 6ft SW swell and a fresh offshore wind from the east at 19 mph. Energy is strong at 1290. The afternoon is even better: 5ft, a gentle offshore, and 1077 energy. This is a classic session for the experienced surfers – clean, long lines, and the SW direction is exactly what this spot likes. Get out there.

Friday the 24th is a comedown. The morning has a fresh cross-off breeze and only 4ft. The afternoon is better: 3ft, gentle offshore, and glassy. Still small.

Saturday the 25th afternoon is a proper treat. The wind goes glassy, completely calm at 3 mph from the north. You’ve got a 3ft SW swell (13 seconds) and a clean, glassy surface. It’s small, but for a log or a fun board, it’ll be a joy.

The absolute best chance is Monday the 27th. We’ve got a 8ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The energy is a massive 3102 – that’s a serious amount of power. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SE. This is a big, powerful swell. 8ft is for experienced surfers only. At a beach and reef break, this long period groundswell might be a bit too straight for the beachies, but it’ll be a feast on the reefs and points if they can handle it. The afternoon is similar at 8ft. This is the one to circle.

Tuesday the 28th is still good: 6ft in the morning with a clean offshore, then 6ft in the afternoon.

Wednesday the 29th is another strong day. The morning has a 5ft, very long period 18-second swell and a fresh offshore at 22 mph. Energy is 1695. The afternoon is 5ft, 17 seconds, and a moderate offshore. Excellent for the experienced.

From Thursday the 30th into the first week of August, the swell gets huge. Thursday afternoon has a 6ft WSW swell with a clean offshore. Friday the 31st afternoon sees a 8ft WSW swell and a huge 4650 energy reading. Then Saturday the 1st of August, it’s a full-on 15ft SW swell with energy over 10,000. That is way too big for this break. It’s an expert-only, and honestly, at that size, the setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The following days on the 2nd and 3rd are still very big and windy, not worth the paddle for most.

So, for the best: Thursday the 23rd for a perfect, clean, and manageable swell, and Monday the 27th for the big, powerful, and clean groundswell. The long-range stuff on the 1st is massive, but it’s a week away and it’s too big for any fun.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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