Surf Forecasts:
Coronation Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,908 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coronation Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coronation Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Coronation Beach. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the SW, and the water temp is sitting at a fairly average 68°F for this time of year. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a proper run of swell building, so don’t write the next fortnight off.
For the next few days, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 25th kicks off with a SW swell at 5ft coming in with a 12-second period, but the wind’s a light cross-on from the WNW, leaving the surface a bit ripply. That combined energy’s sitting at 609 (moderate), but it’s nothing to get excited about. The afternoon gets a bit more period at 15 seconds, but a stronger onshore wind messes it up. Wednesday the 26th sees a jump in size to 7ft with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps right up to 3086 (strong), but again, that cross-on wind from the NW makes it a choppy mess. By Wednesday afternoon, we’re hitting 10ft with an 18-second period and a solid 5615 energy (very strong), but with strong WNW winds, it’s all blown out – a no-go for surfing.
Thursday the 27th stays big at 12ft, with a 16-second period and heaps of energy (5478), but the wind is howling cross-shore from the SSW at 19 mph, churning up a lumpy mess. Not the day to be out there. Friday the 28th sees the swell drop to 7ft in the morning, with a 13-second period, and the wind swings to a cross-off from the SSE. The energy is still solid at 1641 (strong), and it’s actually clean. A decent option if you want to dodge the crowds – and it’s a *sometimes* crowd spot, so you might have some company but not chaos.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Sunday the 30th morning is the standout. The swell is a solid 8ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the energy is pumping at 3078 (strong). The wind is a light cross-off from the SE – that’s clean, lined-up surf. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook, especially if you’ve got a bit of experience under your belt. That period is long, so it’ll be packing punch, but at a beach and reef break like Coronation, it should still shape up nicely. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
After that, Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September hold around 6ft to 6ft with 16-second periods, but the wind stays cross-shore, so it’s a bit bumpy but rideable. The energy sits at 1780 and 1591 – still moderate to strong. Not a write-off.
Come Thursday the 3rd of September morning, the swell drops to 4ft with a 13-second period, but the wind turns light and cross-off from the SE again, making it clean. The energy is weak at 523, so it’s a small-wave cruiser session.
Then it ramps back up. Saturday the 5th of September morning sees the swell back at 10ft from the SW with a 16-second period and a whopping 4798 energy (very strong). The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the S, so it’s not perfect, but it’s manageable. That’s a big swell – definitely for experienced surfers only. A bit of rain might be falling, but the waves will be there.
The tail end of the window has a couple of bright spots. Tuesday the 8th of September has a 5ft to 5ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE in the morning and E in the afternoon – nice and clean. The energy is moderate (759), but with offshore winds, those waves will be glassy. Wednesday the 9th September is smaller, around 3ft to 4ft, but with a long 16-second period and clean cross-off winds. A good option for a longboard if the bigger days are too much.
So, in a nutshell: the first week is messy with a lot of wind and size, but Sunday the 30th morning is the clear winner. That 8ft SW groundswell with light cross-off winds and strong energy is the session to aim for. The second week has a big, expert-only day on the 5th of September, and a clean, glassy option on the 8th of September. Keep an eye on those dates.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
609 | 868 | 885 | 2214 | 5615 | 6973 | 5478 | 5157 | 2801 | 1623 | 1249 | 876 | 513 | 949 | 3124 | 3051 | 2357 | 1783 | 1780 | 1885 | 1672 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:13AM0.64m | 8:54AM0.64m | 11:33PM0.38m | 9:33AM0.61m | 11:31PM0.42m | 10:11AM0.57m | 11:39PM0.47m | 10:50AM0.51m | 11:51PM0.52m | 11:31AM0.44m | 00:08AM0.58m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:32PM0.09m | 4:43PM0.10m | 4:49PM0.12m | 2:46AM0.34m | 4:54PM0.14m | 3:51AM0.31m | 4:59PM0.17m | 4:45AM0.28m | 5:06PM0.20m | 5:38AM0.26m | 5:14PM0.22m | ||||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SW 23 | S 7 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
609 | 868 | 885 | 2214 | 5615 | 5128 | — | — | 2801 | 1623 | 18 | 133 | 106 | 335 | 3124 | 3051 | 2357 | 1783 | 1780 | 1885 | 1672 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 24 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 26 | SW 23 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 22 | 872 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 26 | 131 | 182 | 949 | 41 | 27 | 12 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 513 | 177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 6973 | 5478 | 5157 | — | — | 1249 | 876 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 766 | 0 | 298 | 345 | 1808 | 753 | 1808 | 0 | 909 | 559 | 20 | 24 | 324 | 0 | 0 | 458 | 0 | 394 | 591 | 0 |
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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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