Corners Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet for this area, with a long stretch of nothing much to ride. There’s a gap of about five days right from the start where you’re better off doing something else – Sunday the 6th through to Thursday the 11th is all tiny, weak, and blown out by cross-off winds. The swell is barely there, and the combined energy is just a measly 9 to 115 – not worth paddling out for.

The first real sign of life comes on Saturday the 12th. Corners is the only spot lighting up, and it’s a ripper of a morning for the more experienced crew. Swell jumps to a solid 6 ft from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds – that’s proper groundswell pushing through. The combined energy hits 617, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. Wind is offshore from the east at 19 mph, and it’s glassy clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the standout day, no doubt. It’s an advanced reef break, and it’s fairly consistent, though crowds are likely here. The swell direction (SE) matches the optimum (SW) reasonably well for a reef setup. If you’re a competent surfer, this is your window.

After that, Sunday the 13th drops back to 3 ft with a clean offshore wind, but wave energy is way down to 157. It’s rideable but nothing special. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are back to tiny, weak stuff.

Then, the 18th of September sees a pulse of 4 ft to 5 ft from the SSE with a short 8-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s messy and choppy. That’s a pass for me.

The next best chance is Saturday the 19th of September, with 5 ft from the SE, period 7 seconds – short period but clean with a cross-off breeze. Combined energy is 279, so it’s got some push. Still, it’s a beach and reef setup, and with that short period, the waves might be a bit fat and crumbly. Not a classic, but it’s the best of the second week.

From Sunday the 20th onward, it’s back to tiny, weak swell and clean but unexciting conditions. Nothing to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is Saturday the 12th at Corners – big, clean, offshore, and powerful. After that, the 19th offers a decent morning if you’re keen, but it’s not in the same league.

Rusty.

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