Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,712 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. 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 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Corvette’s got cooking over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burner, so don’t expect magic straight away, but there are some real gems hiding in the second half of the period if you’ve got the patience.
Right now, we’re stuck in a bit of a rut. Thursday the 21st through to Monday the 24th is pretty much a write-off. The swell’s hanging around 4 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is a raw easterly fresh breeze, blowing cross-off, keeping things clean but messy. The energy is weak to moderate (705 to 470), and the period is short, so the waves are just going to be lumpy and unappealing. Honestly, you can sleep in.
The first real glimmer of hope arrives on Tuesday the 25th of August. The swell bumps up to 6 ft from the SSW, and the period stretches out to 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy for a reef like Corvette. The combined energy jumps to a solid 1920 (moderate-strong). The wind is still a fresh easterly cross-off, so expect clean, well-shaped waves. This long-period stuff loves a reef, so this is where it gets interesting. The paddle-out will be easier with longer lulls, but the sets will pack a punch.
Wednesday the 26th keeps that SSW groundswell running at 5 ft, with that same 15-second period. Here’s the kicker – the wind swings offshore from the east, light to moderate (21-25 mph). That’s raw, clean conditions for the morning session. The energy is still strong (1270). This is a standout morning for the crew that can handle it.
From the 27th into the 30th, the swell eases but stays rideable between 3 ft and 4 ft with solid 12 to 16-second periods. It’s not epic, but it’s clean and consistent for a reef with light winds (6-9 mph) making for glassy or clean conditions on the 28th and 30th mornings. A good time to work on technique.
But the real bolt from the blue is Monday the 31st of August. The morning goes totally glassy with a 6 ft S swell. The period is short at 7 seconds, which is a shame because it’ll be a bit weak, but the combined energy is moderate (462) and the conditions will be *perfectly clean*. Then in the afternoon, we see a 6 ft SSE swell with a gentle NNE breeze – cross-off – and the score bumps up to a solid 3. This is the best on offer, but remember, Corvette can get busy, so expect company.
Looking into the first week of September gets sketchy. Tuesday the 1st is onshore and messy, and Wednesday the 2nd is choppy with cross-onshore wind. Not worth your time.
Then we’ve got a late, long-range standout that is seriously promising but you can’t bank on it yet. Thursday the 4th of September shows a massive pulse of energy – 10 ft SSW and S swell with a 15 to 16-second period. The combined energy hits a massive 4942 – that’s powerful stuff. It’s clean with a fresh easterly cross-off. That’s expert territory only – over 8 ft is for the brave. If it materialises, it’ll be a day to remember at Corvette.
So, to sum it up: the first few days are a washout. The standout window is Wednesday 26th of August morning for a clean, powerful groundswell, and then Monday 31st of August afternoon for the best mix of size and perfect wind. Keep an ear to the ground for that big one on the 4th of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
378 | 527 | 677 | 286 | 256 | 151 | 300 | 251 | 181 | 143 | 203 | 1138 | 1712 | 1374 | 1364 | 1106 | 822 | 594 | 565 | 554 | 400 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:35AM0.95m | 7:35PM1.24m | 7:16AM1.02m | 8:05PM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:51PM0.18m | 1:46AM0.42m | 1:28PM0.13m | 2:17AM0.34m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 |
127 | 94 | 96 | 286 | 256 | 151 | 59 | 45 | 41 | 48 | 47 | 1138 | 1712 | 1374 | 1364 | 1106 | 822 | 594 | 565 | 554 | 160 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | SSW 14 |
157 | 138 | 19 | 43 | 42 | 61 | 38 | 33 | 20 | 31 | 152 | 99 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 157 | 6 | 400 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 16 | S 8 | SE 13 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | — |
43 | 70 | 15 | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 26 | 17 | 6 | 68 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
378 | 527 | 677 | 234 | 205 | 234 | 300 | 251 | 181 | 143 | 203 | 237 | 188 | 138 | 149 | 157 | 208 | 207 | 265 | 157 | 273 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 741 | 1243 | 71 | 97 | 142 | 71 | 97 | 142 | 71 | 97 | 73 | 71 | 97 | 141 | 71 | 97 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 1232 | 0 |
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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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