Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's size up what's coming in the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid stretch of swell from the south-west, but the wind is gonna be the main player. The first few days are a bit messy, but if you're patient, there are some absolute bombs on the way, especially for the more experienced crew. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no worries there.

The first few days are a bit of a washout. Thursday the 3rd through to Saturday the 5th is mostly onshore and choppy, with the swell around 7ft to 8ft but blown out. The combined energy is moderate to strong (2469), but the wind is just trashing it. Saturday afternoon is a total no-go with 22 mph onshore winds and rain. You'd be better off staying home.

Now, Sunday the 6th is where it gets real. The swell jumps up to 12ft from the SW, and while the wind is a fresh cross-off, it's clean. The combined energy is strong (4313). That's a big, powerful swell though, and at 12ft, it's really only for the experts. The period is 13 seconds, so it's got some proper heft. Monday the 7th is similar with a 10ft SW swell, clean morning with a cross-off wind, and the energy is still pumping (4480). The period hits 17 seconds on Monday morning, making it a very long period groundswell – that's going to wrap around beautifully and hold up, but it might be a bit too straight for the beach break, so keep your eyes on the points. Both of these days are for the experienced crew only.

The real standout, the one you've been waiting for, is Tuesday the 8th. The morning session is looking prime. We've got a 7ft SW swell, but the wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 16 mph. The combined energy is strong (2237), and the period is a solid 15 seconds. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". That's a ripper of a morning. The afternoon has a touch more energy (3563) and a 8ft swell with an 18-second period, but the wind is cross-off, still clean. Tuesday morning is the pick of the first week, no question. The crowd factor is "sometimes", so you might have a few out, but it'll be worth it.

The swell starts to back off a bit towards the end of the first week. Wednesday the 9th is still good with a 7ft SW swell and offshore winds from the E, both morning and afternoon. The energy is moderate to strong (2496). Thursday the 10th is smaller, down to 5ft, but still clean in the morning.

There's a bit of a gap from Friday the 11th through Saturday the 12th. The wind swings onshore and picks up steam, making the surf poor and sloppy. The swell is all over the place, but it's not worth paddling out in that cross-on mess.

Hang on to your board, because the second week kicks off with a beauty. Sunday the 13th of September is another big day. We've got a 10ft SW swell, clean with a cross-off wind, and the combined energy is massive (5066). The period is 16 seconds – that's very long period groundswell again. It's another one for the experts, but the morning session is going to be world-class.

The following week settles down a bit. Monday the 14th is a smaller 8ft, and Tuesday the 15th has a 8ft SW swell with clean offshore winds from the ESE. The energy is strong (2662). That's a solid Tuesday morning session for the experienced surfer.

But the absolute best is saved for last. Wednesday the 16th of September, the afternoon session is the standout of the whole forecast. The wind is a clean offshore from the E at 12 mph, and the swell is a powerful 10ft from the SW. The combined energy is exceptional (5021), and the period is a very long 18 seconds. The forecast says "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers". That is a serious, serious swell. If you're an expert, you do not want to miss that session. The crowds are "sometimes" so expect a few of the locals to be out, but it'll be a day to remember.

Thursday the 17th has a nice clean 6ft in the afternoon, a good way to finish the run. The waves will be there for the next week, but without the absolute standout quality of that Wednesday afternoon.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a bit average to start, but Tuesday the 8th morning is a gem. The second week has a massive swell on Sunday the 13th for experts, but the real crown jewel is Wednesday the 16th of September afternoon. Get on it.

Rusty.

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