Corners Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming up for Corners over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of poor conditions before we finally see a glimmer of something worthwhile.

The overall pattern is pretty grim. For the first week, we’re dealing with a mix of strong winds, cross-shores, and tiny, weak swell. The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

The first real chance of a surf pops up on Friday the 4th of September. The morning is still a bit messy with a light cross-onshore breeze and a small 4ft swell from the S, but the afternoon is the standout. The wind drops to glassy – just a light air from the SE – and the 4ft S swell has a clean 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (332), and it’s the only time in the whole run where the conditions actually line up for a decent, clean paddle. This is the best on offer, but it’s a small window, so don’t sleep on it.

After that, it’s back to the grind. There’s a bit of a pulse on Monday the 7th of September, with a big 13ft SE swell rolling in, and the combined energy is massive (5370). But the wind is a fresh cross-offshore at 35 km/h, and the forecast warns of marginal conditions. That’s a lot of water moving around for a reef break, and with the wind on it, it’s going to be a wild, lumpy mess. That’s strictly for the experts only, if anyone is mad enough to try it.

The rest of the second week stays poor. A mix of strong cross-shore winds and lumpy chop keeps things ugly. We get a tiny blip on Friday the 11th of September, with a clean offshore wind and a knee-high 2ft swell from the SW, but the period is short (8 seconds) and the energy is weak. It’s surfable, but only just.

The final weekend, the 12th, is a write-off. The wind is howling near gale to severe gale force offshore, making it ridiculous to even think about paddling out.

So, to sum it up: the only real window of clean, surfable waves is the afternoon of Friday the 4th of September. Mark it on your calendar, but don’t expect much else. The rest of the 16 days is a long, frustrating gap.

Rusty.

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