
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,833 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s 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 (Jul 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for us here.
We’ve got a solid run of surf on the horizon, but it’s not a straight shot for everyone. The first real action kicks off Monday, July 20th, with some punchy, long-period groundswell. The water is sitting at 73°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The standout for the week is clearly Corvette on Monday the 20th. We’re looking at a solid 5ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, pumping a ton of energy into the reef (combined energy of 2065). The wind is a light offshore breeze from the ENE, which is going to keep it glassy and clean. This is a reef break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s big enough to be a handful – definitely for the experienced crew. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Monday afternoon drops a little to 4ft, but the wind swings straight offshore and the period is still 17 seconds – still a ripping session on offer.
Tuesday the 21st gets a bit gnarly. The swell holds around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind cranks up to 18-25 mph from the ESE and SE, making it pretty cross-off and messy. The energy is still there, but the quality is rough. The outlook gets a bit average for a few days.
There’s a significant gap in quality surf after Monday. Nothing really stands out as a clean, well-wind session until the following weekend. The wind is just too strong and cross-off through the middle of the week.
But hold on. The real headline act is shaping up for the end of the month and into early August. We’ve got a massive SSW swell that starts to build on Sunday, July 26th, hitting 8ft to 10ft with a 15-16 second period. The wind that morning is light and cross, which is workable. This is a massive amount of energy (3170 to 3722). This is expert-only territory, and it’s going to be a heavy, powerful reef wave.
The absolute best of the best, if you can handle it, is looking like Monday, July 27th. The morning has 10ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds, with a gentle 9 mph cross-off breeze. The wave energy is astronomical (3606). This is a serious, big-wave day. After that, the swell stays big but the wind gets a bit stronger, so early morning is your window.
We then get another massive pulse rolling in on Friday, July 31st. The afternoon looks insane: 12ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. The wave energy is staggering (8338). That is a once-in-a-forecast kind of number. The wind is fresh, but it’s clean, so the sets will be huge, lined up, and perfect for the experts. This is the one to circle on the calendar – but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
For the average surfer, the first Monday is the go. For the big-wave crew, the last week of July into the first of August is where you’ll find your fix.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | S 17 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1327 | 875 | 696 | 731 | 378 | 730 | 617 | 498 | 470 | 528 | 698 | 498 | 278 | 183 | 123 | 80 | 207 | 441 | 3691 | 4833 | 3852 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 12:09PM1.01m | 00:21AM1.19m | 1:08PM0.97m | 00:58AM1.09m | 2:16PM0.95m | 1:41AM1.00m | 3:35PM0.94m | 2:37AM0.92m | 4:54PM0.97m | 3:49AM0.88m | 5:59PM1.03m | 5:01AM0.88m | 6:48PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:59PM0.36m | 6:55AM0.30m | 6:47PM0.48m | 7:42AM0.31m | 7:46PM0.59m | 8:36AM0.32m | 9:04PM0.65m | 9:37AM0.33m | 10:39PM0.67m | 10:41AM0.31m | 11:58PM0.63m | 11:40AM0.26m | 00:53AM0.58m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
446 | 287 | 696 | 731 | 251 | 298 | 617 | 437 | 250 | 150 | 698 | 498 | 278 | 183 | 123 | 80 | 207 | 353 | 3691 | 4833 | 3852 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ESE 9 | SE 13 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | ESE 8 | — | SE 10 |
1327 | 875 | 162 | 208 | 378 | 120 | 152 | 198 | 109 | 123 | 155 | 198 | 178 | 131 | 37 | 57 | 58 | 441 | 23 | — | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 18 | SE 13 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SE 11 | — | SE 18 |
341 | 281 | 215 | 162 | 166 | 198 | 87 | 71 | 83 | — | 72 | 74 | — | — | 44 | 73 | 21 | 58 | 18 | — | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 6 |
646 | — | — | 125 | 61 | 730 | 599 | 498 | 470 | 528 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 88 | — | — | 24 | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1228 | 1228 | 1232 | 142 | 1232 | 71 | 97 | 102 | 71 | 97 | 1419 | 24 | 11 | 1419 | 0 | 97 | 1363 | 1283 |
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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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