Surf Forecasts:
Coronation Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 6,143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Coronation Beach.
We’ve got a solid run of groundswell from the southwest on the way, starting this Friday, August 21st. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first couple of days look clean, but it’s not for everyone right out of the gate.
Friday morning, August 21st kicks off with a solid 8ft SW groundswell, period a nice long 15 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze from the east. That’s going to produce excellent, clean conditions, but at this size and with that long period, it’s pushy. This is only for experienced surfers. The wave energy is very strong (2482). Friday afternoon goes glassy with the wind dropping to nothing, and the swell backs off just a touch to 7ft. It will be clean and lined up, still for the experienced crew.
Saturday morning, August 22nd sees the swell drop a bit to 5ft and the wind swings onshore from the west. That’s a step down in quality. By afternoon, it's bigger again at 8ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy. Not the day for a surf.
Sunday, August 23rd is small and messy, with strong cross-shore winds and moderate wave energy. A write-off.
Monday morning, August 24th is a standout. The sun’s out, the wind is glassy from the east at just 3 mph, and there’s a clean 7ft SW groundswell with that long 15-second period. This is excellent, big, clean, and powerful. Experienced surfers are going to have a field day. Wave energy is strong (1776).
Tuesday morning, August 25th is perfect for a different crowd. The swell drops right back to 4ft, but it’s completely glassy. This is an ideal window for beginners and longboarders. The period is a moderate 12 seconds, so it’s not too pushy.
Things get wild from Wednesday. Wednesday morning, August 26th has a 8ft SW swell, but the wind is already cross-onshore. By the afternoon, it’s pumping a huge 10ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, but a fresh cross-onshore wind makes it lumpy and poor for surfing. That’s a ton of energy (5764), but it’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s.
Thursday, August 27th is still huge, with 10ft on the morning session and a clean, cross-offshore wind. This is expert-only territory, with massive wave energy (4228). The afternoon gets a side-shore chop.
Friday, August 28th backs off to a more manageable 6ft, with a fresh offshore breeze from the east-southeast. Clean and fast, but the wind is strong, so it won’t be silky smooth.
Right into the second week, Saturday, August 29th offers a nice little window: Saturday afternoon is 4ft of SSW swell with a gentle offshore breeze. Very clean, small, and fun for all levels. Sunday, August 30th afternoon picks up again with a clean 6ft from the SW, period stretching to 18 seconds, and gentle cross-offshore wind. That’s excellent surf for experienced riders again (2423 energy).
Monday, August 31st holds size and shape, but the wind gets a bit tricky. Tuesday, September 1st sees a hefty 10ft SW swell hit in the afternoon with an incredible 8044 energy reading. That’s some serious power. The wind is cross-onshore, but at that size, the break will be handling it. Only for absolute experts.
The rest of the first week of September stays solid but generally choppier or under cross-shore winds. Thursday morning, September 3rd is a small, clean reset with 4ft, and Friday morning, September 4th is a good call with a clean 8ft SS swell for those in the know.
The best on offer: Friday morning the 21st for experienced surfers, and Monday morning the 24th for a world-class, clean, powerful session. If you want a glassy day for the log, Tuesday morning the 25th is your window.
Crowds are a possibility here, it's a spot that sees people.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
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2469 | 1941 | 1760 | 1465 | 2770 | 1164 | 658 | 648 | 1953 | 1776 | 1459 | 834 | 555 | 1164 | 1115 | 2742 | 5764 | 5968 | 4228 | 3395 | 2350 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:34AM0.61m | 5:37AM0.61m | 6:36AM0.62m | 7:28AM0.64m | 8:13AM0.64m | 8:54AM0.64m | 11:33PM0.38m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.14m | 3:35PM0.12m | 3:57PM0.10m | 4:16PM0.09m | 4:32PM0.09m | 4:43PM0.10m | 4:49PM0.12m | 2:46AM0.34m | |||||||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
2469 | 1941 | 1760 | 1107 | — | 1164 | 658 | 648 | 1953 | 1776 | 1459 | 834 | 555 | 1164 | 1115 | 2742 | 5764 | 5968 | 4228 | 3395 | 2350 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 26 | SW 24 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | SW 22 | — | WSW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 17 | — | SW 24 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | 87 | 834 | 1465 | — | 18 | — | 209 | 651 | — | — | 15 | 235 | — | 22 | 899 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2770 | 186 | 153 | 121 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 345 | 775 | 538 | 458 | 557 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 755 | 749 | 516 | 394 | 399 | 100 | 538 | 20 |
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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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