Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 834 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corvette this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 1.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
814 | 692 | 535 | 354 | 358 | 640 | 434 | 298 | 354 | 384 | 224 | 140 | 145 | 249 | 180 | 250 | 151 | 486 | 806 | 834 | 659 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:25PM1.03m | 00:01AM1.04m | 1:23PM0.97m | 00:38AM0.95m | 2:43PM0.93m | 1:33AM0.87m | 4:20PM0.94m | 3:05AM0.82m | 5:36PM1.00m | 4:40AM0.83m | 6:26PM1.08m | 5:46AM0.89m | 7:03PM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.51m | 6:41AM0.29m | 7:01PM0.61m | 7:33AM0.34m | 8:20PM0.68m | 8:44AM0.37m | 10:15PM0.69m | 10:06AM0.36m | 11:45PM0.64m | 11:16AM0.31m | 00:36AM0.57m | 12:08PM0.24m | 1:14AM0.49m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
767 | 303 | 263 | 125 | 358 | 206 | 120 | 96 | 354 | 384 | 224 | 140 | 145 | 33 | 180 | 28 | 55 | 486 | 806 | 834 | 659 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 13 |
9 | 123 | 124 | 177 | 196 | 110 | 128 | 112 | 96 | 61 | 41 | 61 | 38 | 24 | 18 | 84 | 151 | 25 | 20 | 11 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 11 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SW 13 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 12 | S 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
— | 24 | — | 81 | 14 | 24 | 42 | 138 | 19 | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 6 | 28 | 12 | 21 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
814 | 692 | 535 | 354 | 281 | 640 | 434 | 298 | 108 | 43 | 42 | 234 | 161 | 249 | 11 | 250 | 212 | 164 | 110 | 105 | 78 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1232 | 1232 | 142 | 97 | 1419 | 71 | 1232 | 1232 | 71 | 97 | 1228 | 71 | 97 | 139 | 71 | 97 | 139 | 71 | 1230 | 1283 | 71 |
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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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