Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the waves at Coronation Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of swell coming through, but it's not all clean and easy. The first few days are looking like a good bet for experienced surfers, with a decent southwest groundswell on offer. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a bit colder than what we'd normally expect for this time of year, so you might want an extra layer.

The standout window kicks off on Tuesday, July 28th. The morning session is looking prime with a 7ft SW swell (15-second period) and a clean offshore breeze from the east. The energy is cooking at 1665. This is definitely for the more experienced crew. The afternoon stays clean with a 6ft swell, and the wind swings light cross-offshore, keeping things smooth.

Wednesday, July 29th has a mixed bag. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-offshore breeze, but the afternoon is the real deal. You've got a 6ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period, and a light offshore wind from the east. The energy is pumping at 2752. This is your best chance for some proper, powerful lines. The long period will make paddling out easier, but the waves will be better at the point and reef, as it could be a bit straight for the beach.

Thursday, July 30th is a bit of a lull, with smaller swell and a poor onshore wind in the afternoon.

Friday, July 31st sees the swell building again, but the wind is messy, either cross-shore or a bit lumpy. It's a pass for the paddle crew.

Saturday, August 1st is another winner. The morning has a clean 7ft SW swell with a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is solid at 2009. This is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon stays clean, but the wind is more cross-offshore.

Sunday, August 2nd has a decent morning if you can handle the strong cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon is a beauty. The wind goes light offshore, cleaning up a 6ft SW swell. It's a good call for a arvo surf.

After Sunday, the quality drops for a couple of days with weaker swell and poor wind.

Then, on Wednesday, August 5th, we get a big pulse. The morning is huge, with a 12ft SW swell and glassy offshore conditions. The energy is massive at 5846. This is expert territory only, and it's a rare, special day. The swell is going to be big and powerful.

The rest of the second week is a write-off. From Thursday, August 6th through Sunday, August 9th, we get a massive, stormy swell with strong onshore winds. The combined energy gets into the thousands and tens of thousands (9202, 12339), but it's all wind and rain. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The swell is over 12ft and the wind is howling. It's a no-go for a clean wave.

The surf finally fades out towards the end of the period, with a small, weak swell on Wednesday, August 12th. The wind is cross-offshore, but the swell is tiny and the energy is weak (519). Not worth the paddle.

So, to sum it up: your best bets are the afternoon of Wednesday, July 29th and the morning of Wednesday, August 5th. The first one is a classic, clean groundswell; the second is a massive, rare swell for the experts. Get out there if you can.

Rusty.

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