Corvette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for our little corner of the world over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week is a bit of a grind. We’ve got swell, but the wind is mostly a cross-offshore breeze from the east, around 19 mph, which is keeping things from cleaning up properly. The water’s sitting at 72°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit call is standard. The real kicker is that a lot of these swells are on the short side, under 10 seconds, so there’s not much push behind them. The energy readings are moderate to strong – you’ll see numbers like 1590 – but the quality just isn't there for a good paddle.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 26th of August. We finally get a proper offshore wind from the east at 22 mph, and the swell, while only 4 to 5ft, has some nice 15-second period on it from the SSW. That’s a groundswell, and with the wind cleaning it up, it should be workable for an intermediate surfer at Corvette. The energy is still high (962), which tells you there’s grunt in the water, but at this size, it’s manageable. Keep an eye on that day.

But the standout? That’s Friday the 28th of August. It’s a morning mission. At Corvette, we’ve got a tiny but glorious swell of 2ft from the SSW, with a 13-second period. The wind is glassy – a dead calm 3 mph from the SSE, and the condition is described as ‘glassy’. For any surfer, that’s the holy grail. The energy is low (241), but when the ocean is that clean, even a small wave feels like a million bucks. If you can get out, it will be pure. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Looking further out, Saturday the 29th of August afternoon also shows promise at Corvette. The swell picks up to 5ft from the SW with an 11-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (677) and it’s considered ‘very good surf conditions’. That’s a solid second option for the intermediate crew, but that glassy Friday morning is the real gem.

And if you’re a beginner, keep an eye on the 26th of August – that 4ft swell with the clean offshore wind might be just your speed. But Friday the 28th is the one to circle on the calendar.

Keep your stick in the water.
- Rusty

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