Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Coronation Beach. This is a beach and reef break that’s consistent and open to the southwest. The water’s about average temp for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The first few days are a bit of a bust. Wednesday the 26th is a no-go – a moderate cross-onshore breeze and choppy conditions with a 7ft SW swell (combined energy 3086) and the wind ruining it. That swell jumps to 10ft in the afternoon, but it’s a fresh cross-onshore and lumpy, so forget it. Thursday the 27th is still messy – 10ft SW groundswell, but the wind is cross-shore and lumpy. Friday the 28th cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore breeze and a 7ft SW swell (energy 1520), but it’s still just marginal. Saturday the 29th drops to a tiny 3ft SW swell (844 energy) – not worth it.

But Sunday the 30th is the first real standout. We’ve got a clean 7ft SW groundswell rolling in, combined energy of 3275, and the morning is glassy – zero wind. That’s a beautiful setup. The waves will have proper punch, but at 7ft, it’s for experienced surfers only. The 18-second period means longer gaps between sets, which makes paddling out easier, but on a beach break, those long-period swells can jack up. Still, the glassy conditions make it a winner.

Sunday afternoon gets a light cross-onshore breeze, so the morning is the call. The week after is mixed. Monday the 31st has a 6ft SW swell (1887 energy) with a cross-shore breeze – not great. Tuesday the 1st of September has a clean morning with a 5ft SW swell (1469 energy) and a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s only a 3/10 day. The rest of that week is windy and lumpy with swell around 6ft to 7ft.

Then the second week has some crackers. Monday the 7th of September is a ripper – 7ft to 8ft SW groundswell (energy 2565 to 2923) with a moderate offshore breeze from the east. That’s clean, offshore conditions. The 17-second period means quality waves, and it’s solid surf for experienced surfers only.

Tuesday the 8th of September is another beauty. The morning has a 8ft SW swell (3819 energy) with a fresh cross-offshore breeze – clean, but big. The afternoon though, is a 10/10: light breeze, clean, and the same 8ft SW swell (4090 energy) with a 17-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, and the conditions will be pristine. If you can handle it, that’s the best session of the whole forecast.

The rest of the second week fades out with smaller swells and cross-shore winds.

For beginners, this isn’t the time – the best days are too big. For the experienced crew, lock in Sunday the 30th of August, Monday the 7th of September, and Tuesday the 8th of September. The long-range stuff is promising but keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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