
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 8,212 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corvette this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Corvette. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with some proper waiting time before anything lights up. We’re looking at a solid window of fun, clean surf building towards the end of the second week, but the run-up is mostly about waiting out the onshores.
Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th are a write-off. You’ve got a 5ft to 6ft swell, sure, but that cross-off wind in the 12-22 mph range is just ruining it. The wave energy is moderate though (around 500-700 range), but the surf quality is poor. Not worth paddling out.
Sunday the 5th shows a slight uptick. The swell holds at 5ft from the SE, period gets longer (13 seconds), and the energy climbs a bit (over 700). Wind is still cross-off though, so it’s marginal. A hard pass for me.
We then hit a proper flat and messy stretch from Monday the 6th right through to the morning of Friday the 10th. Swell sticks around 4ft to 13ft, but the wind is cross-on and gusty. The water temp is about average for this time of year, at 73°, nothing weird there. That big jump Tuesday the 7th morning: 12ft from the SSW at 18 seconds and massive energy (14,187) is just a beast, but with strong cross-on wind, it’s a washing machine. Only for the hardcore, and honestly, it looks more like a kite session than a paddle gig.
Friday the 10th offers a tiny glimmer. The swell drops to 5ft-6ft, wind eases to a light cross breeze, and the energy is still moderate (over 1000). Still, it’s only a marginal score. Not the pick of the week.
Another rough patch hits Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th, with fresh cross-on winds again. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th have a clean-looking but puny swell – 2ft to 3ft, long period (16-17 seconds) from the SSW, and clean, but the energy is weak (under 600). Just not enough push.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 15th morning sees a tiny 3ft SE swell, period drops to 7 seconds (short period), but the wind goes offshore and light. The energy is weak (123) but it’s clean. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind gets a bit stronger offshore, and the conditions are reported as “expect good surf conditions.”
The standout window starts on Friday, the 17th of July. Morning session is the best on offer in this whole outlook. We get a solid 6ft swell from the SW with a long 16-second period. The wind is a slight cross-off breeze, making it clean. The energy is strong at 1806, indicating proper punch. Conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one. The swell direction matches up nicely with the SSW optimum for this reef break, and the offshore wind will have it looking glassy.
Saturday the 18th morning is also a strong shout. 7ft from the SSW at 13 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze. Energy is still strong at 1516. A touch bigger, so not for beginners (over 5ft), but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is a proper session. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" at Corvette, so you might have company, but with this quality, it’s worth it.
Overall, the first week is mostly about sitting it out. Don’t bother before the 17th unless you’re desperate for a clean, small wave on the 15th. The real action, the standout, is the morning of Friday the 17th, with Saturday the 18th morning running a close second. Get your board waxed for that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri morning, light winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
653 | 573 | 600 | 462 | 414 | 382 | 659 | 669 | 494 | 361 | 441 | 3158 | 8212 | 7868 | 7357 | 5322 | 4017 | 2995 | 1929 | 1538 | 819 | |
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 | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:38AM1.01m | 10:38PM1.30m | 10:18AM1.00m | 11:11PM1.29m | 11:02AM0.98m | 11:46PM1.27m | 11:52AM0.96m | 00:22AM1.23m | 12:49PM0.95m | 1:04AM1.18m | 1:58PM0.95m | 1:52AM1.11m | 3:17PM0.98m | 2:51AM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.11m | 4:54AM0.41m | 4:29PM0.16m | 5:33AM0.39m | 5:06PM0.22m | 6:14AM0.37m | 5:47PM0.31m | 6:58AM0.34m | 6:36PM0.40m | 7:48AM0.31m | 7:37PM0.49m | 8:43AM0.28m | 8:55PM0.56m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
125 | 573 | 600 | 462 | 414 | 382 | 659 | 669 | 494 | 361 | 441 | 3158 | 8212 | 7868 | 7357 | 5322 | 4017 | 2995 | 1929 | 1538 | 819 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 11 | SSW 20 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 |
8 | 85 | 51 | 64 | 54 | 51 | 44 | 44 | 121 | 260 | 255 | 738 | 121 | 78 | 58 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 11 | 127 | 384 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SSW 23 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
— | — | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 57 | 98 | 52 | 176 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — |
653 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 64 | 2167 | 5854 | 5457 | — | 3680 | 2814 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 139 | 71 | 97 | 1400 | 71 | 97 | 1230 | 102 | 1232 | 1232 | 1228 | 1228 | 1240 | 1230 | 1232 | 1419 | 1237 | 1400 | 1400 | 575 |
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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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