
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,310 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with S 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be 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 (Sep 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, lookin' at the charts for the local spot. Gotta be honest with ya, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a wave, sure, but it's gonna take some work to find the good ones.
The standout day is looking like Tuesday the 22nd. We've got a serious groundswell pushin' in from the SSW. The ocean's gonna be packin' some serious grunt, with a combined energy reading of 3315 – that's a lotta juice. Wave heights will be a solid 8ft, and with a very long period of 16 seconds, it's got that deep ocean pulse. The wind's gonna be clean and cross-off from the SE, which means the faces will be smooth. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but remember, with that kind of size and power, this is mostly a paddle for the experienced crew.
Things get started on Tuesday the 15th. Corvette is the only game in town for a while. The morning looks alright with a clean 7ft groundswell from the S, period at 14 seconds. Wind is a cross-off from the ESE, which will keep it tidy. But the combined energy is a massive 1663, so there's plenty of push. The water temp is 72°, pretty much spot on for this time of year.
Wednesday the 16th sees the swell drop off fast. It's smaller, down around 4ft, and while it's still clean, the energy is way down to 512. It's just not really doing much.
We hit a flat spell from Thursday the 17th right through to the end of that week. There's nothing doing. The wind is onshore and messy, and the ocean just looks confused. That gap runs for a few days with nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, the following week looks more promising. The weekend of the 20th sees a new, powerful SSW groundswell building in. Sunday morning the 20th has 10ft waves with a very long 15-second period and combined energy of 3362. It's a lot of water moving, but the wind is a cross-on from the S, so the conditions will be a bit lumpy. It's not the cleanest choice.
Tuesday the 22nd is our best shot, like I said. That morning session is the highlight. The morning of Thursday the 24th is also a monster, with 8ft and an 18-second period, plus a combined energy of 4829. That's some serious deep ocean swell, but the wind picks up to a fresh breeze, and by the afternoon it's a near-gale at 34 mph. That afternoon and Friday the 25th are a washout for paddle surfing – that's kite territory if anything.
The very end of the window, around Monday the 28th and into Tuesday the 29th, sees the swell turn more easterly. It's smaller, around 5ft to 6ft, with short, weak periods of 8-10 seconds. The energy is dropping (around 600-700). It's clean but just doesn't have the same power as the SSW pulses.
So, if you're picking your moment, it's that Tuesday morning the 22nd. Clean, powerful, and a little bit special. Everything else is a bit of a gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri morning, light winds from the SE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSW 4 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1663 | 1563 | 991 | 454 | 339 | 189 | 96 | 50 | 453 | 2676 | 2977 | 1997 | 1242 | 997 | 4310 | 3295 | 2709 | 2513 | 2290 | 2136 | 1806 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:25AM1.21m | 10:15PM1.16m | 11:04AM1.16m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:21PM0.34m | 4:36AM0.15m | 4:58PM0.43m | 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 | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | ESE 7 | SW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
1663 | 1563 | 991 | 454 | 339 | 189 | 96 | 30 | 273 | 2676 | 2977 | 1997 | 1242 | 997 | 4310 | 3295 | 2709 | 2513 | 2290 | 2136 | 1726 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | E 13 | SSE 7 | E 12 | SSW 15 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 18 |
16 | 3 | 50 | 3 | 84 | 44 | 31 | 30 | 226 | 515 | 28 | 708 | 581 | 821 | 33 | 44 | 55 | 39 | 36 | 37 | 1806 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 13 | SE 12 | E 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SE 14 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 12 |
— | — | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 44 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 28 | 27 | 36 | 405 | 33 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 66 | 52 | 51 | — | — | 50 | 453 | 2403 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 741 | 1232 | 71 | 102 | 747 | 0 | 575 | 587 | 587 | 1248 | 1419 | 1400 | 1363 | 1443 | 102 | 1400 | 1283 | 0 | 4 | 1605 | 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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