
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,461 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for this stretch. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag at Corvette, but there are a couple of moments that could be real gems if you time it right. The first few days are a write-off, but patience will pay off.
The first surf worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Tuesday, August 4th. The swell is a modest 4.3ft from the SSW, but the real story is the period – a massive 18 seconds. That’s groundswell with serious grunt. The wind is a cross-off from the east at 25 km/h, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is 2699, which is strong, but with that long period, it’ll be a bit tricky at a beach break. However, at a reef break like Corvette, it should offer up some nice lines. The water is 72° and about average for the time of year. Tuesday afternoon is similar, just a touch shorter period, but still clean.
We get a bit of a lull through Wednesday, with the swell dropping to 3.6ft and the period sliding down to 16 seconds. The wind stays full-on cross-off, so it’s clean but the energy is dropping (1021). Wednesday afternoon is a write-off – poor conditions.
Thursday, August 6th morning looks promising. The swell is a tiny 2.6ft from the SSW, but we get that sweet offshore wind from the east at 35 km/h. It’s a fresh offshore and clean, but the energy is pretty weak at 445. Thursday afternoon sees a shift – the swell bumps to 4.6ft from the ESE but with a short 7 second period. The wind is still offshore, so it’ll be clean, but that short period means it’ll be a bit weaker and more disorganized (energy 503).
Friday, August 7th is a big one, but only for the experienced crew. The swell is 7.2ft to 7.5ft from the ESE, with a 9 second period. The wind is howling offshore from the east at 40-45 km/h, so it’ll be the cleanest you’ll see. But that’s a lot of water moving – definitely expert territory. The energy is strong (898-1013). It’s a standout for the week, but not for beginners.
Saturday, August 8th, the swell drops to 5.2ft, still clean with offshore winds, but the energy is fading (442). Good for a session, but not the highlight.
Now, the absolute best of the entire forecast lands on Sunday, August 9th morning. The wind goes dead flat – glassy, 0 km/h. The swell is a clean 3.6ft from the ESE with a 9-second period. The energy is only 221, but with glassy conditions and that reef setup, it’ll be beautiful, lined-up surf. The crowds are possible at Corvette, so get in early. That morning is the gold standard.
The rest of the second week fades into background noise. The swell drops to under 3ft, winds get messy, and the energy is weak. There’s a slight uptick on Tuesday, August 18th morning with a 4.3ft SSW swell and a 11-second period, with clean cross-off winds. The energy is back up to 709, so it’s worth a look, but it’s a long way out and less certain. August 13th morning also has a decent 3ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period and light winds, but the energy is moderate at 479. It’s a solid option for the second week, but not the standout.
Summing it up: the first few days are a bust. The best surf is on Sunday, August 9th morning for the glassy perfection, and the Friday, August 7th morning for the big, powerful, offshore barrels for the experts. Good luck out there.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2388 | 1461 | 1020 | 1069 | 828 | 627 | 525 | 394 | 201 | 208 | 319 | 747 | 898 | 708 | 396 | 258 | 186 | 180 | 176 | 147 | |
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 | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:06PM1.29m | 11:31AM1.06m | 11:40PM1.22m | 12:24PM1.03m | 00:19AM1.14m | 1:29PM1.01m | 1:07AM1.05m | 2:51PM1.01m | 2:10AM0.97m | 4:22PM1.05m | 3:34AM0.92m | 5:40PM1.14m | 4:59AM0.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:32AM0.25m | 5:23PM0.33m | 6:12AM0.25m | 6:09PM0.43m | 6:59AM0.25m | 7:10PM0.54m | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:35PM0.62m | 9:09AM0.25m | 10:23PM0.64m | 10:26AM0.21m | 11:53PM0.58m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
305 | 848 | 627 | 489 | 828 | 627 | 525 | 394 | 201 | 161 | 142 | 76 | 72 | 42 | 396 | 258 | 186 | 180 | 176 | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SE 14 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
4 | — | 1020 | 1069 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 114 | 65 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 35 | 31 | 24 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 21 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | E 12 | E 12 | S 9 | E 15 | SSW 18 | SW 23 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 15 | SE 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SE 14 | SSW 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
— | 9 | 139 | 102 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 31 | 20 | 25 | 38 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 10 | 28 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — |
2388 | 1461 | 913 | 768 | 461 | 388 | 416 | 243 | 193 | 208 | 319 | 747 | 898 | 708 | 7 | 14 | 8 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1400 | 741 | 741 | 1400 | 71 | 94 | 102 | 71 | 94 | 102 | 71 | 97 | 102 | 71 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 1228 | 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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