Corners Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

We’re talking about Corners, a reef break with a solid SW exposure. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises when you hit the water.

First up, the outlook kicks off in a big way on Friday the 10th of July. Massive swell rolls in, with a 28 ft swell from the SE and an 18-second period. The combined wave energy is a whopping 67,231 – that's very strong energy. Winds are howling from the east at 31 mph, and even though it says "wind and tide favorable," the truth is this is way too big. 28 ft is expert-only territory, and with near-gale force winds, it'll be a battle just to get out. The sets are going to be huge, long-period monsters. This setup would honestly be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It stays blown-out and oversized through Saturday the 11th too, with 31 ft swells and severe gale winds. Not a paddle session.

By Sunday morning the 12th, the swell drops to a more manageable 12 ft from the SSE, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 22 mph, creating lumpy cross-chop. The energy is still moderate (5,537), but the quality is marginal. It’s not worth getting excited about.

Monday the 13th through Thursday the 16th see the swell drop even further, down to 5 ft or less. The wind stays cross-shore or light, but the waves are small and weak. The combined energy dips below 300, and conditions are described as ordinary or poor. Not a standout window.

The standout session of the whole period looks to be Friday the 24th of July. On Friday morning, we’ve got a clean 4 ft swell from the south with an 11-second period and a light breeze from the north. The combined energy is a solid 397 (moderate energy), and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." That’s the one. The swell direction (S) is a good match for the break's optimum SW direction, and it's a reef, so that longer period will wrap in nicely. The water will be glassy with light wind. Because this break can get busy ("often" crowded), you might want to get out early to grab your pick of the peaks.

Before that, Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th offer some tiny glassy waves – 2 ft to 3 ft – which are surfable but very ordinary. Nothing to write home about.

For the second week, there’s a bit of a blank run from Saturday the 18th through to Thursday the 23rd, with small, weak, mostly poor conditions. The swell energy barely tickles 300 most days. Wednesday the 22nd is a write-off. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because as we know, things can change.

So, to sum it up: this is a tale of two extremes. The first week is either way too big or way too small. The real, and only, true standout is Friday morning the 24th of July at Corners. That’s the one to circle on the calendar for the best chance of clean, fun waves.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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