Surf Forecasts:
Corner surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 5,245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corner this week:
The surf forecast for Corner over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corner in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corner over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk feet and miles because that's how some of us think.
Right now at Corner, we’re looking at a solid 8ft SSW swell hitting Thursday afternoon, but with a 25 mph WSW offshore, it’s a fighter - strong offshore and clean, but you’ll be paddling hard. The water is a cold 65°, which is nearly 4° colder than average, so you’ll need the thick rubber.
Friday morning, July 3rd, is your first real call-out. The swell jumps to 10ft from the south, with a 12-second period and a moderate 12 mph offshore breeze from the WSW. That’s moderate offshore and clean, and it’s coming from the right direction (SW) for this reef. This is for experts only—over 8ft and packing serious energy (3255). Friday afternoon cleans up even more with a light southerly breeze going cross-off and the swell pushing 12ft from the SSE. That’s the best session of the first week, no doubt.
Saturday morning, July 4th, is still fun with 8ft from the SSE and light WSW offshore, but it’s a step down in energy (1648). The weekend goes downhill fast, with the swell dropping and the wind turning onshore Sunday and Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday are flat and weak.
Then we hit a long dry spell. From Tuesday, July 7th, all the way to Wednesday, July 15th, the swell is either tiny, short-period, or trashed by onshore winds. The energy is weak to moderate, and the conditions are poor. It’s a classic winter lull for this spot. Leave the board in the car.
But wait for it... Friday, July 17th, is the payoff. The morning brings a massive 12ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, a crazy energy reading of 4900, and the wind is dead calm—glassy with a 0 mph WSW. That is as perfect as it gets. The swell direction is dead-on optimum (SW) for the reef. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only—this size is serious business. The afternoon still has 10ft SW but a light southerly breeze puts a slight ripple on it. Friday morning is the absolute gem of this whole 16-day forecast. Circle that date, but remember—long-range forecasts are exciting, not set in stone.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1800 | 4942 | 2246 | 3393 | 2940 | 1633 | 1299 | 855 | 723 | 461 | 298 | 156 | 122 | 127 | 63 | 201 | 202 | 565 | 580 | 434 | 3444 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:20PM1.89m | 5:22AM1.86m | 5:53PM1.89m | 5:57AM1.82m | 6:28PM1.88m | 6:34AM1.76m | 7:08PM1.85m | 7:16AM1.69m | 7:53PM1.81m | 8:08AM1.61m | 8:50PM1.76m | 9:13AM1.53m | 10:00PM1.73m | 10:37AM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:21PM0.67m | 11:34AM0.53m | 11:57PM0.69m | 12:07PM0.57m | 00:35AM0.71m | 12:43PM0.61m | 1:17AM0.76m | 1:23PM0.68m | 2:08AM0.81m | 2:12PM0.75m | 3:11AM0.86m | 3:15PM0.82m | 4:31AM0.88m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 |
 | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 14 |
| kJ | 23 | 2442 | 2246 | 3393 | 2940 | 1633 | 1299 | 855 | 723 | 461 | 298 | 156 | 122 | 44 | 53 | 201 | 202 | 565 | 580 | 317 | 3444 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSW 18 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 1009 | 212 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 96 | 25 | 25 | 9 | 11 | 101 | 127 | 48 | 40 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 121 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | E 12 | SW 9 | ESE 12 | S 9 | SW 13 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | SW 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | 14 | 51 | 15 | 31 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 14 | 44 | 15 | 80 | 63 | 47 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 8 | — |
| kJ | 1800 | 4942 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 36 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 26 | 434 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 472 | 298 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 56 | 0 | 425 | 298 | 56 | 27 |
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The above surf forecast table for Corner provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Corner can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Corner 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 (Corner) 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).
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