
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with 2,520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 1.8m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days for this patch of coast. It’s a mixed bag right now, but there are some pulses of serious energy if you know when to paddle out.
The first decent window opens up on Thursday the 16th of July. We’ve got a solid SSW groundswell running, with a long 16-second period between the sets. The swell height is sitting at 5 ft, and the combined energy is a meaty 1076 (moderate wave energy). That’s a fair bit of push for a reef setup. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 15 mph, which is a major positive – it’ll keep the faces clean and lined up. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, Thursday morning at Corvette (reef) is your call. The water temp is 73°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The swell drops off a notch on Friday morning, down to 3 ft, but the offshore wind holds from the NE. It’s smaller, cleaner, and a good option if you want something a bit more relaxed. The energy drops to 642 (moderate), but it’s still fun.
Now, Saturday the 18th of July is a standout. The swell bumps back up to 4-5 ft, but the period stretches to a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy for Saturday morning hits 1311 (moderate wave energy), and by Saturday afternoon it jumps to 1871 (moderate wave energy). The wind stays offshore from the ENE at 12 mph. This is another one for the experienced crew – the waves will have plenty of power, and the long period means they’ll wrap around the reef beautifully. It’s going to be glassy and clean.
Sunday the 19th sees a huge jump in period – up to 20-21 seconds – but the wind shifts. Sunday morning is cross-shore from the NNW, which will introduce a bit of chop. The swell is 4-5 ft, and the energy is massive – 2042 in the morning and 3331 in the afternoon (strong wave energy). That’s a lot of water moving. The afternoon sees a better cross-off wind from the ESE, so it cleans up, but it’s still a big, powerful swell. This is expert territory.
The week from Monday the 20th through to Tuesday the 28th of July is a long, frustrating stretch. The wind is a persistent cross-off from the ESE to SE, which keeps the surface clean, but the swell quality and consistency are just not there. The energy sits between 600 and 2800, but the scores are marginal. A lot of these days are blown out by strong breezes, with the wind hitting 22-25 mph. The swell direction wobbles around, and the period drops. It’s a no-go zone for paddle surfing. There’s a couple of bigger pulses around the 26th and 27th (7 ft to 7 ft, long period, 2778 and 2717 energy), but the wind is too strong and cross-off. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than your longboard or thruster.
We finally get some relief on the last day of the month, Thursday the 31st of July. The wind swings light and cross-on from the WNW, and the swell is 5 ft to 7 ft with a period of 10-12 seconds. The energy is 557 to 1312. It’s not perfect, but after that long dry spell, it’s a welcome sight.
Best on offer: If you’ve got the experience, Thursday the 16th and Saturday the 18th of July are your best bets. Clean, offshore winds, good groundswell, and that reef will line up nicely. The 19th has massive energy but tricky wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
933 | 742 | 346 | 260 | 171 | 293 | 924 | 1175 | 837 | 1219 | 1961 | 1938 | 1138 | 880 | 678 | 837 | 402 | 666 | 356 | 261 | 388 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:51AM1.10m | 9:53PM1.45m | 9:39AM1.10m | 10:32PM1.42m | 10:28AM1.08m | 11:10PM1.36m | 11:17AM1.05m | 11:46PM1.28m | 12:09PM1.01m | 00:21AM1.19m | 1:08PM0.97m | 00:58AM1.09m | 2:16PM0.95m | 1:41AM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM-0.03m | 4:09AM0.33m | 3:51PM0.02m | 4:51AM0.31m | 4:33PM0.11m | 5:32AM0.29m | 5:15PM0.23m | 6:13AM0.29m | 5:59PM0.36m | 6:55AM0.30m | 6:47PM0.48m | 7:42AM0.31m | 7:46PM0.59m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 9 | 32 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | ESE 9 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 16 |
933 | 313 | 185 | 229 | 317 | 293 | 270 | 1175 | 837 | 262 | 1961 | 910 | 637 | 386 | 678 | 837 | 332 | 666 | 356 | 220 | 198 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 14 | SE 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 12 |
103 | 742 | 346 | 260 | 171 | 187 | 924 | 283 | 237 | 561 | 550 | 1938 | 1138 | 880 | 215 | 208 | 402 | 298 | 192 | 150 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 12 |
40 | — | 229 | 153 | 160 | 240 | 117 | 413 | 492 | 1219 | 312 | 230 | 336 | 331 | 299 | 63 | 84 | 126 | 118 | 90 | 77 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
159 | 14 | 32 | 12 | 32 | 14 | 567 | 580 | — | — | 508 | — | — | — | 238 | 172 | — | — | 119 | 261 | 388 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 575 | 24 | 1228 | 555 | 575 | 575 | 1400 | 142 |
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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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