Coronation Beach kitesurf and windsurf: reef lagoon and summer sea breeze
Coronation Beach has a summer sea breeze that often blows 15 to 30 knots until dark, flat shallow water inside the reef and left-handers on the outer reef. Windsurfers and kiters of every level ride here.
Coronation Beach is a strong choice for windsurfing and kitesurfing from December to February. The sea breeze is most consistent from November to the end of February, and Visit Geraldton says it often blows 15 to 30 knots and stays consistent until dark. Flat, shallow water inside the reef suits learners, and the outer reef has waves for experienced riders.
Facts as of November 2026, from the sources listed at the end of this page.
What is the wind like at Coronation Beach?
It is a thermal sea breeze. Mornings are offshore, then the breeze fills in through the afternoon. Kiteforum gives south-south-east to south-west as the best directions, with south-west the main one, and October to April as the best months. Visit Geraldton says the water is often sailable from September to April.
There is no weather station at the beach. The nearest Windfinder statistics are at Geraldton Airport, about 31 km to the south-south-east, where the average is about 16 knots from the south in December and January and about 15 knots in February, measured over the whole day.
Where do you ride?
Inside the reef, the first 800 m of water are flat and shallow, and Visit Geraldton calls it super smooth. Outside, the outer reef throws long left-handers, and Visit Geraldton describes a large span of waves.
Visit Geraldton calls the beach good for all levels in all disciplines, and Kiteforum rates it beginner to expert. Beginners should stay inside the reef.
Where do kitesurfers launch?
Kitesurfers launch from the kite zone to the north of the beach (Kiteforum). On the water, IKSURFMAG’s advice is to keep left of the windsurfers.
What should you watch out for?
- There are buoys, reefs and rocks in the water.
- Rescue is limited on the outer reef. Ride there only if you can get yourself back.
- There is no drinking water on site. Bring water and food.
How do you get there?
Coronation Beach is about 38 km north of Geraldton. The nearest airport is Geraldton Airport (GET), 11 km east of Geraldton. The town spots at Geraldton, such as Point Moore, are close enough for a change of water. More on the sports: windsurf and kitesurf.
How windy is Coronation Beach from December to February?
Share of days with at least three consecutive daylight hours at 11 knots (4 Beaufort) or more, over the last 10 southern summers (2015/16 to 2024/25).
| December | January | February | Mean daylight wind | Most common direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Beach | 95% | 95% | 93% | 14.5 kn | S |
Our calculation from NASA POWER hourly wind at 10 m (MERRA-2 model), 09:00 to 18:00 local solar time. The model grid is about 50 km wide, so it smooths out local sea breezes and gusts: use these figures to compare spots and months, and check a local forecast before you go.
Where do people ride at Coronation Beach right now?
Explore+ in the Waterspeed web app shows recent sessions on a map, with sport and top speed, so you can see which spots are working before you go. Open Explore+. To record your own sessions, Waterspeed runs on iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and Wear OS, and syncs Garmin, COROS and Suunto.
FAQ
Where do kitesurfers launch at Coronation Beach?
From the kite zone to the north of the beach, according to Kiteforum. IKSURFMAG asks kiters to keep left of the windsurfers.
Is Coronation Beach good for beginners?
Yes. The first 800 m inside the reef are flat and shallow, and Visit Geraldton says it suits all levels.
Is there drinking water at Coronation Beach?
No. Bring water and food for the day.
