
Surf Forecasts:
Corners surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 33ft (10.0m), 18s period, SE swell with 67,919 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corners this week:
The surf forecast for Corners over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corners in the next 16 days are 10.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 33ft (10.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corners over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what we’ve got on the cards.
It’s about to go absolutely bonkers at Corners (reef), then it’ll settle down, and there’s a little pulse of good stuff late in the run. We start with a big, clean, pure offshore window that’s only for the experienced crew.
Wednesday morning, July 8th kicks it off with a solid 7ft SE groundswell, period a meaty 17 seconds. The wind is a gentle offshore from the ENE, so that reef is going to be glassy and clean. The water’s sitting at 83°F, pretty normal for this time of year. The energy in the water is pumping strong (2317). This is excellent, but it’s got some grunt—only for those who know what they’re doing. Wednesday afternoon holds the same vibe, the swell bumps to 8ft with a 16-second period, offshore wind picks up a notch, and the energy ramps up hard (3059). Still for the advanced surfer only.
Thursday, July 9th sees the swell jack up proper. Morning brings a 13ft SE swell with a 16-second period, and a fresh offshore from the ENE. The energy is massive (8280). By the afternoon it’s a 16ft SE swell, 17-second period, and strong offshore from the east. The ocean is roaring. This is expert territory, full stop. There’s a risk of thunderstorms around, but the wind is clean.
Now, from Friday July 10th through Sunday July 12th, the numbers get silly. We’re looking at a 33ft swell on Friday morning, period 18 seconds. The wind turns cross-offshore, but it’s a near-gale at 31 mph. The energy reading is obscene (108599). This isn’t surf for a paddleboard; it’s a beast. Saturday and Sunday are similar—big, messy, strong cross-off winds, and waves in the 20ft to 26ft range. The forecast notes say it’s too big for the break. This stretch is more about watching than riding for anyone not on a jet ski or a big kite.
By Monday July 13th and Tuesday July 14th, the swell drops off fast into the 3ft to 6ft range, but the wind stays cross-off and messy. The energy drops to weak (178-620). Not worth paddling out for.
Then we get a new lease on life. From Wednesday July 15th to Friday July 17th, the swell settles in at 3ft to 6ft from the south, with short periods around 8-10 seconds. The wind turns gentle offshore from the ENE. The energy is low (144-649), but conditions are clean. Friday morning July 17th is the pick of this run—6ft S swell, light offshore breeze, and the forecast calls for very good surf. It’s a nice, mellow window for all abilities.
Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th go flat and sloppy. Cross-shore and onshore winds ruin the shape, energy is weak. A few days of nothing.
Monday July 21st shows a small pulse—2ft S swell, 8-9 second period, very light winds. Surfable but ordinary.
But the last real standout comes on Wednesday July 22nd. Morning session brings a 4ft S swell with a long 12-second period, gentle offshore ENE wind. The energy is moderate (449) and the forecast says good surf. That afternoon, the swell bumps to 5ft, period 11 seconds, moderate offshore NE wind, and the energy is a bit stronger (526). This is a nice, clean, fun-sized day for everyone. It’s a long way off, but it’s the best-looking clean window in the second week.
Thursday July 23rd keeps the S swell around 6ft but the wind goes cross-off from the north, so it’s a bit less appealing. Still surfable, but not the standout day.
So, to sum it up: the highlight is Thursday July 9th for the hardcore crew, but for everyday surfers, lock in Friday July 17th morning and Wednesday July 22nd later on. Crowds at Corners can be often, so expect company when it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, gales from the SE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SSE 18 | SE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2296 | 3059 | 4663 | 8280 | 13101 | 22901 | 67919 | 41611 | 47618 | 37159 | 13991 | 5067 | 2488 | 2121 | 1064 | 606 | 416 | 337 | 142 | 107 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:09PM1.62m | 1:19AM1.84m | 2:50PM1.59m | 2:25AM1.85m | 4:27PM1.65m | 3:33AM1.89m | 5:40PM1.76m | 4:38AM1.97m | 6:35PM1.88m | 5:35AM2.07m | 7:21PM1.97m | 6:27AM2.15m | 8:01PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58PM0.94m | 8:16AM0.67m | 8:13PM1.08m | 9:35AM0.55m | 9:38PM1.16m | 10:45AM0.39m | 10:55PM1.17m | 11:45AM0.23m | 11:57PM1.12m | 12:36PM0.11m | 00:48AM1.04m | 1:22PM0.04m | 1:34AM0.95m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SSE 18 | SE 18 | — | — | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
2296 | 3059 | 4663 | 8280 | 13101 | 22901 | 67919 | — | — | 30650 | 4288 | 4487 | 851 | 205 | 122 | 606 | 416 | 337 | 142 | 107 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SE 12 | ESE 12 |
21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 36 | 75 | 193 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 11 | E 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 43 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 40680 | 41611 | 47618 | 37159 | 13991 | 5067 | 2488 | 2121 | 1064 | 73 | 62 | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 657 | 657 | 609 | 745 | 1020 | 745 | 745 | 1049 | 619 | 619 | 622 | 619 | 601 | 601 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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Information about the Corners Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Corners provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Corners can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Corners 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 (Corners) 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 Corners 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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