Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 10,708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s on the table because we are starting off with a bit of a dud stretch, but there’s a serious pulse of energy on the horizon.
The start of the period is a sea of mediocrity. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are completely blown out with lumpy, messy surf and onshore winds. Don't even bother getting the board off the rack.
We get a bit of a reset over the weekend. A solid SSW groundswell pushes through, and while Saturday has some size at 2.5m (Saturday morning), it's fighting a cross-wind. The more interesting window is Monday the 21st, with that swell easing to 1.9m but picking up a longer 19-second period. That longer period brings more energy and shape, but a cross-shore wind will still test your ability to find a clean face.
Now for the main event: Tuesday the 22nd. This is the standout. The ESE cross-offshore wind is blowing clean over a 3.5m SSW groundswell (with a 17-second period). It’s big, it’s clean, and it has real power. It’s a proper big-wave day at Corvette (Big Island), with the exposed reef handling the size. The energy reading is off the charts (6730). If you've got the skills, this is your day.
From there, the second week is a step down in size and a step up in wind strength. The ESE trades are strong and steady, which keeps things clean but will put a cap on the size. The surf gets pretty weak and short-period from the 26th to the 29th, with the wind still howling offshore. The momentum just dies.
So, there you have it. Mark your calendar for the 22nd, it’s not one to miss.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 403 | 236 | 94 | 73 | 428 | 2453 | 3407 | 2767 | 1768 | 1265 | 1223 | 1900 | 3073 | 2620 | 2025 | 2724 | 10708 | 6696 | 4181 | 2350 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:44PM1.07m | 11:46AM1.09m | 11:14PM0.99m | 12:38PM1.01m | 11:50PM0.90m | 1:52PM0.95m | 00:44AM0.83m | 3:32PM0.95m | 2:28AM0.78m | 4:53PM1.00m | 4:18AM0.81m | 5:44PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:09AM0.21m | 5:38PM0.52m | 5:49AM0.27m | 6:29PM0.61m | 6:39AM0.34m | 7:49PM0.67m | 7:52AM0.39m | 9:50PM0.67m | 9:23AM0.40m | 11:16PM0.61m | 10:40AM0.36m | 00:04AM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 403 | 236 | 94 | 73 | 226 | 2453 | 3407 | 2767 | 1768 | 1265 | 834 | 1900 | 3073 | 2620 | 2025 | 1701 | 10708 | 6696 | 4181 | 2350 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSW 19 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 84 | 31 | 18 | 21 | 10 | 515 | 28 | 399 | 661 | 455 | 1223 | 533 | 40 | 54 | 25 | 2724 | 35 | 34 | 21 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 19 | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | — | E 8 | SE 12 | — | — | — | SW 22 |
| kJ | 3 | 9 | 44 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 37 | 286 | 8 | 45 | — | — | 5 | 23 | — | — | — | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | SW 2 | SW 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 38 | — | 1 | 14 | 428 | 2207 | 2511 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 741 | 102 | 1230 | 1232 | 578 | 1228 | 1304 | 1400 | 1363 | 1379 | 71 | 1457 | 1605 | 102 | 1283 | 1457 | 0 | 102 | 1442 | 1231 |
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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).
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