Corners Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store. It’s a bit of a wild ride, so strap in.

The long-range picture for Corners is a strange one. We’ve got a solid run of nothing but wind and flatness to start, then a massive pulse of energy that’s just too much for the place, and then a long, slow fade back to small, clean conditions. The real standout is that big, powerful window, but it’s a double-edged sword. It’s gonna be a while before we see anything worth paddling out for.

The first few days are a total write-off. Wednesday the 5th has a tiny bit of swell, but it’s poor quality and the wind is all over the place. Then Thursday and Friday the 6th and 7th are completely flat, with Friday turning into an absolute nightmare as a hurricane-force storm rips through. We’re talking 60-80 mph winds and dangerous conditions. No surfing at all, just a full-blown weather event. That’s a long, dead stretch to kick things off.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Over the weekend, things go from zero to a hundred. A massive, long-period groundswell from the south lights up the charts. We’re looking at swell heights of 32-36ft on Saturday the 8th, with periods of 14-16 seconds. The energy is astronomical, with readings of 42391 and 60631. Sunday the 9th keeps that energy going with 32ft+ swell but the wind swings onshore and goes storm-force, making it a complete mess. By Monday the 10th, it’s still huge, 24ft and then 19ft, but the wind is still howling and it’s totally blown out. This is the standout period, no question, but it’s *only* for the most experienced big-wave chargers. The data says it’s too big for this break, and with that wind, it’s going to be a treacherous, foamy battlefield. For most of us, this is a time to watch from the cliff, not the lineup. The water’s already a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, by about 3°F, which is notable.

The swell starts to back down after that, but it’s still substantial. Tuesday the 11th has 11ft and 10ft of swell, but the cross-onshore winds are making it lumpy and choppy. Not great. By Wednesday the 12th, the wind finally drops to a light breeze, and we get a bit of an onshore wind, with 8ft and 7ft on a 10-second period. This is surfable, but the conditions are still just marginal. The swell continues to fade through the rest of the week, dropping to around 5ft by Thursday the 13th, and then down to ankle-slappers by the weekend of the 16th and 17th.

The final week, from the 17th onward, is looking small and clean. We’re back to 2ft to 3ft of swell, with light offshore or cross-offshore winds in the mornings. The energy is weak, mostly in the double digits, and the surf is very ordinary. It’s clean, but there’s just nothing to it. It’s the kind of surf you only paddle out for if you’ve got a longboard and a whole lot of patience.

So, bottom line. The big standout is that massive swell from the 8th to the 10th of August, but it’s a beast that will swallow you whole if you’re not ready. The rest of the window is either flat, blown out, or just plain small. This is one of those forecasts where being selective is everything. Wait for that window, and if you’re good enough, you might just get the session of a lifetime. Otherwise, it might be a good time to check the kite gear.

Rusty out.

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