Corners Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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