Coronation Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Coronation Beach.

First up, the water’s sitting at 69°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll want a decent spring suit.

The window kicks off with a solid pulse Friday morning. We’ve got a 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 14-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 1881 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and offshore from the E, so it’s clean and lined up. This is proper experienced surf – the 7ft is getting into the "too big for most beginners" zone, but for the rest of you, get out there. Friday afternoon holds up nicely too, with 6ft and still offshore, just a touch lighter.

Saturday is a mixed bag. The morning has a 5ft SW swell but the NE wind is blowing cross-off at 19 mph, so it’s a bit bumpy. The afternoon is the real deal again: 6ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, combined energy 1949, and the wind drops to a light cross-off. That’s the standout of the first few days – clean, punchy, and good for a solid session.

Sunday is a write-off. Cross-on wind, chopped-up surf, and the swell drops to 4ft. Monday morning is worth a mention: 6ft SW, 16-second period, clean with a cross-off breeze, but the energy is still strong. Monday afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore chop and 8ft, which is edging into expert-only territory.

Now, Tuesday, 7th July – this is the pick of the first week. The morning has 8ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, and a combined energy of 3288. The wind is gentle offshore from the ESE. That is a big, powerful, clean swell. Only for experts, as it’s over 8ft, but it’s a proper session. The afternoon holds similar size but the wind swings cross-off, so it’s still clean but a bit more wind-affected.

The next week sees a couple of bright spots. Thursday, 9th July morning – 6ft SW, 16-second period, and glassy offshore wind from the E. That’s a beautiful window for anyone who can handle the long period. The break is a beach and reef setup, so that long-period groundswell might stand up a bit straight on the beach, but the reef will sort it out.

Sunday, 12th July morning brings another 7ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, combined energy 2515, and a moderate offshore from the E. That’s a strong, clean swell, and it’s a Sunday – get out early before the crowds (which are "sometimes" here, so you might have some company). The period is very long, so expect long lulls but powerful sets.

The 13th and 14th July both have windows of 6ft to 7ft SW groundswell, with the 14th afternoon being particularly clean with a gentle cross-off breeze. The 17th July is a tease: 7ft to 8ft SW, 17-second period, big energy, but the wind is cross-off from the N and NNE, and there’s rain about. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, it’s there.

The last few days, from the 16th onward, are poor. The 18th July has a massive 12ft SW swell, but it’s cross-on and choppy – that’s more kite-surfing territory than paddle.

Best on offer: The real standout is Tuesday, 7th July morning at Coronation Beach – 8ft SW, 16-second period, clean offshore wind. If you’re an expert, that’s the one. The Friday, 3rd July morning is a close second for the first window. And don’t sleep on Thursday, 9th July morning – glassy conditions and a solid 6ft groundswell.

Rusty.

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