Corners Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the outlook for Corners.

First off, straight up, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions from now through until around the 20th of July. The swell is small and onshore, with a lot of cross and onshore winds messing things up. The wave energy is weak, barely cracking 200 (206) at its best, and it’s mostly short-period, choppy slop. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, there’s a glimmer of hope. From Tuesday the 21st of July through to Thursday the 23rd, things get a bit more interesting. The swell drops to a tiny 2.0ft to 2.6ft from the SW, but the wind turns favourable. We’re looking at glassy conditions on the morning of the 21st, and then clean offshore winds from the ENE and E for the next few days. The combined energy is low, around 50 to 100, so it’s not going to be powerful, but it will be clean. The water is a bit colder than normal at 81.7°, which is notable for the time of year.

The real standout, though, is way out at the end of the forecast. On Wednesday the 29th of July, a big pulse of swell arrives. We’re looking at 7.9ft to 8.2ft swell from the SSE, with a long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1545 and 1747, which is strong. This is a proper groundswell. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but the size and period will make for some powerful, lined-up waves. This is expert territory at that size, but it’s the best bet on offer.

For the rest of the period, the 24th through the 28th, we’re back to tiny, weak surf with poor conditions. The 27th afternoon has a weird spike of energy from a different direction, but it’s marginal.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a dud. The second week has a small, clean window from the 21st to the 23rd for a longboard or a funboard. The big one to watch is the 29th of July, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

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