
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 21s period, SSW swell with 1,423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corvette this week:
The surf forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 1.3m 21s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got one spot on the radar, and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn. The first few days are pretty flat and uninspiring, with a real lack of energy. Don’t expect much of anything until later in the week.
The first real chance of a wave comes on the morning of Thursday, July 16th. Corvette (reef) will see a jump in swell, with waves around 5 ft coming from the SSW. The combined energy is strong at 1296, and with a light offshore wind, it’ll be clean. This is solid for an intermediate surfer, but the size is pushing it for beginners. The long period of 15 seconds is a classic groundswell, which really suits a reef setup like this, giving it some proper shape and power.
But the standout window, the session you want to circle, is the morning of Friday, July 17th. The winds go completely glassy at Corvette, with the swell holding a clean 3 ft from the SSW. The energy is still pumping at 702, and with that 12-second period, the waves will have great shape. This is the best on offer, hands down. It’s looking like a magic morning with perfect conditions.
After that, the swell drops off and the wind turns messy. There’s a long stretch of poor conditions through the end of the third week of July. The forecast for the morning of Sunday, July 26th shows a bit of promise with a gentle offshore wind and a 5 ft SSW swell, but it’s a long way out. For now, it’s a promising maybe, but don’t lock it in just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | ESE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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404 | 407 | 229 | 240 | 135 | 100 | 74 | 71 | 77 | 113 | 251 | 399 | 962 | 710 | 410 | 294 | 251 | 344 | 246 | 377 | 400 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:47PM1.25m | 6:12AM1.01m | 7:40PM1.34m | 7:09AM1.04m | 8:27PM1.41m | 8:02AM1.08m | 9:12PM1.45m | 8:51AM1.10m | 9:53PM1.45m | 9:39AM1.10m | 10:32PM1.42m | 10:28AM1.08m | 11:10PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.10m | 00:56AM0.51m | 12:43PM0.03m | 1:52AM0.46m | 1:34PM-0.02m | 2:42AM0.41m | 2:22PM-0.05m | 3:27AM0.36m | 3:07PM-0.03m | 4:09AM0.33m | 3:51PM0.02m | 4:51AM0.31m | 4:33PM0.11m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SSW 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
255 | 188 | 229 | 78 | 102 | 100 | 74 | 71 | 42 | 113 | 251 | 139 | 962 | 710 | 410 | 227 | 199 | 249 | 208 | 208 | 206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SE 10 | SSW 11 | SE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
167 | 407 | 115 | 133 | 75 | 44 | 65 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 149 | 41 | 173 | 140 | 294 | 251 | 344 | 200 | 377 | 397 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | — | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SE 16 |
404 | 147 | 191 | 6 | 135 | 71 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 41 | 251 | 399 | — | 39 | 295 | 181 | 144 | 98 | 246 | 314 | 400 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 10 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 |
— | — | 18 | 240 | 20 | 28 | 46 | 71 | 77 | 71 | 56 | 44 | 293 | 339 | 350 | 547 | 506 | — | — | 16 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 75 | 97 | 0 | 75 | 1605 | 71 | 97 | 139 | 71 | 97 | 741 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 555 | 0 | 102 | 102 | 575 |
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Information about the Corvette Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Corvette provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Corvette can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Corvette surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Corvette) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Corvette may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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