
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,884 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days at Corvette are a real mixed bag, and it’s going to be a waiting game. The first week is mostly a write-off with junk conditions, but there’s a glimmer of something decent if you’re patient and pick the right windows.
The trouble starts on Friday the 10th of July. We’ve got a solid 10-foot swell from the south with a 13-second period, which is a lot of water moving around and the combined energy is pumping (2802). But the wind is a messy cross-shore from the south at 12 mph, and it’s blowing that swell into a cross-chop. It’s just not clean. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
Saturday the 11th shows a bit of a drop in size, down to 6 feet on the morning from the west with an offshore wind. That’s promising, but the forecast calls it marginal. The afternoon sees a bit of rain and a cross-offshore breeze, which cleans it up, but the swell is only 5 feet. It’s rideable, but not a standout.
Sunday the 12th is a tease. The morning has a tiny 3-foot swell from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and with a cross-offshore wind, it’ll be clean. But it’s tiny. The energy is still moderate (891), but you’d need a longboard and a whole lot of patience. The afternoon is similar, 3 feet at 16 seconds.
From Monday the 13th through to about Wednesday the 15th, we’re in a lull. The swell drops under 3 feet, and the wind picks up strong from the east, blowing 15-22 mph. It’s all clean, but there’s no push. The wave energy is weak (423 down to 152). This is a gap of nearly three days where you’re better off doing something else.
Thursday the 16th sees a slight bump, with a 4-foot SSW swell at 14-16 seconds, but the wind turns back to a cross-shore from the south-southeast, creating a bit of a chop again. It’s still marginal.
The next real flicker of hope comes on the 18th of July, Saturday. The swell jumps up to 6 feet from the SSW with a 11-second period, and the energy is up to 1211. But the wind is a cross-onshore, and there are rain showers. It’s going to be choppy and messy. The next day, Sunday the 19th, is similar with 5-foot swell but a strong 19 mph cross-shore, so it’s lumpy. Not great.
Now, the last week of the forecast is where it gets interesting, but it’s still a bit of a gamble. Monday the 20th of July, we’ve got a 6-foot swell from the south, but the period is short, only 10 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the southeast, which is a big plus. The energy is solid (1298). It’s going to be a bit fat and sectiony with that short period, but it’ll be fun for an intermediate.
The real standout, and I mean the only one worth getting excited about, is Wednesday the 22nd of July. The morning is small, but the afternoon is a beauty. The swell is only 3 feet from the SSE with a 9-second period, but the wind goes glassy. That’s “glass” in the forecast, and it’s going to be as smooth as a lake. The energy is low (292), but for a summer afternoon session on a longboard, it’ll be clicky, clean, and all yours. It’s a reef break, so it’ll handle that small swell better than a beach.
Then Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th offer a bit more size. Thursday morning has a 3-foot SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, combined with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (731). That’s a proper groundswell, and it’ll have some push. Friday morning is similar, 3 feet at 14 seconds, and it’s clean. Those two mornings are your best bets for a decent wave that’s not too small.
The final weekend, the 25th and 26th, tails off again. Small swell, and the wind turns back to a cross-shore chop.
So, the bottom line: if you’re a beginner, stay home this week. The 10-foot swell on Friday is too big and messy. If you’re an intermediate or expert, your best windows are the morning of Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th of July. The glassy afternoon on Wednesday the 22nd is the hidden gem for a longboard. Everything else is a scratch. The crowds at Corvette can be a problem sometimes, but with the inconsistent forecast, you might have it to yourself. I’ll be there on the 23rd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2518 | 3200 | 2037 | 1010 | 628 | 401 | 404 | 407 | 121 | 212 | 175 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 71 | 145 | 255 | 422 | 643 | 501 | 489 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on |
High Tide | 4:37PM1.05m | 3:59AM1.01m | 5:47PM1.15m | 5:08AM1.00m | 6:47PM1.25m | 6:12AM1.01m | 7:40PM1.34m | 7:09AM1.04m | 8:27PM1.41m | 8:02AM1.08m | 9:12PM1.45m | 8:51AM1.10m | 9:53PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM0.23m | 10:25PM0.59m | 10:47AM0.17m | 11:48PM0.56m | 11:47AM0.10m | 00:56AM0.51m | 12:43PM0.03m | 1:52AM0.46m | 1:34PM-0.02m | 2:42AM0.41m | 2:22PM-0.05m | 3:27AM0.36m | 3:07PM-0.03m | 4:09AM0.33m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
2518 | 3200 | 2037 | 1010 | 628 | 401 | 320 | 407 | 108 | 212 | 175 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 71 | 145 | 255 | 215 | 643 | 501 | 489 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 |
253 | 312 | 390 | 420 | 380 | 227 | 167 | 147 | 115 | 78 | 74 | 43 | 66 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 148 | 422 | 87 | 219 | 318 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 12 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SW 9 | SE 10 | SW 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
31 | 13 | 100 | 298 | 217 | 217 | 404 | 35 | 121 | 133 | 158 | 71 | 26 | 14 | 44 | 54 | 37 | 45 | 100 | 96 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | E 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | — | — | SSW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 221 | — | — | 14 | 68 | 57 | 61 | 65 | 69 | 204 | 91 | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1363 | 575 | 24 | 555 | 741 | 71 | 97 | 741 | 0 | 97 | 1363 | 71 | 97 | 142 | 71 | 97 | 741 | 139 | 1228 | 102 | 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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