Corvette Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.48° S 166.46° E

Corvette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Corvette sea temperature is
22.7° C
0.1° 

Corvette surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Corvette surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with 2,896 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 1.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 20s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. Look, I’ve been staring at the charts for the Corvette (reef) and honestly, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a solid, long-period groundswell pushing in from the SSW, but the wind windows are tight, and there’s a fair bit of stormy weather to dodge. The real standout is this weekend, Saturday the 18th into Sunday, and maybe a couple of days later in the final week of July. The water temp is sitting around 72.9°F, which is about average for the time of year – nothing to write home about, but it’s comfortable.

We kick off on Saturday, July 18th, and this is the pick of the whole run. The morning is a bit average with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-off breeze from the NNE at 15.5 mph, but the swell is a clean 4.3 ft from the SSW on a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at 1382 (moderate-strong). Then Saturday afternoon gets even better – the wind switches to a clean offshore from the ENE at 12.4 mph, the swell holds at 4.6 ft, same SSW direction, and the energy jumps to 1525. It’s clean, off the wind, and that reef is going to be firing. The waves have that long-period push, which means better shape and longer lulls, but it’s not too big for intermediate surfers. Just keep an eye on the afternoon storms.

Sunday, July 19th, is another goer. Heavy rain in the morning, but the wind stays offshore from the ENE at 15.5 mph, with a 3.9 ft SSW swell and a massive 21-second period – groundswell of the highest order. The energy is huge at 2246 (strong). That’s a very long-period swell, which can make the reef a bit more critical, but it’ll be some of the cleanest, most lined-up waves you’ll see all week. The afternoon has a light rain and a fresh 18.6 mph offshore from the east, with a 5.2 ft SSW swell at 20 seconds and energy hitting 2801 (very strong). It’s pushing the size a bit, but still fine for intermediates.

Monday, July 20th, is still solid but the wind is a cross-off from the SE. Morning sets are 4.9 ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds, energy 1903 (strong). The wind is only a light 6.2 mph, so it’s glassy in the morning. The afternoon drops to 4.3 ft, still clean. A good backup day.

Then the surf gets a bit messy and the wind picks up. Tuesday, July 21st, has a strong breeze from the SE at 24.9 mph, and the swell is a short-period, wind-affected 6.9 ft to 7.2 ft from the SSE at 8-9 seconds. That’s a lot of energy (1571) but it’s choppy, the period is short, and it’s really only for the experienced. Not a great day for the average surfer. Wednesday, July 22nd, is similar – strong cross-off winds, a mix of swells, but the periods are short and the energy is high but messy. Thursday, July 23rd, drops to 4.6 ft from the SE, period 11 seconds, but the wind is still fresh at 18.6 mph. The energy falls to 787 (moderate). The quality is just not there.

There’s a bit of a gap from around Thursday afternoon, July 24th, through to Saturday, July 26th, where the surf is either too small, too windy, or just poor. The 24th has a cross-on wind and a dropping 2.6 ft SSW swell. The 25th is a write-off with strong winds, and the 26th sees a return of a better SSW swell at 6.2 ft and 4.3 ft, but the wind is still cross-off. It’s okay, but not the highlight.

Now, here’s the next standout – Sunday, July 27th, about a week and a half away. The morning is nearly glassy (SSE 3.1 mph cross), with a 8.2 ft SSW swell on a 15-second period. The energy is a massive 2816 (very strong). That’s a big, powerful swell for the reef, and with hardly any wind, it’ll be a special sight. It’s definitely in the expert-only zone at that size, but if you’re a confident surfer, that Monday morning is the best of the entire second week. The afternoon is cross-on at 8.2 ft, so the morning is the window.

The following week settles into a more manageable pattern. Monday, July 28th, and Tuesday, July 29th, have 7.2 ft to 6.9 ft SSW swell with moderate cross-off winds – solid, clean, and still good for intermediates. Then Wednesday, July 30th, is really nice – 5.6 ft from the S on a 12-second period, with light 6.2 mph winds

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Saturday
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Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
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SSW
17
1.4
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
21
1.6
SSW
20
1.8
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
15
2.1
SSE
9
2.1
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9
2.2
SSE
9
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17
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S
16
1.8
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9
1.6
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9
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9
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1
SE
10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
935
1175
837
1219
2000
2276
1327
875
604
659
671
784
625
545
486
388
449
246
195
177
124
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
20
ENE
20
N
30
E
30
E
35
ENE
10
E
15
SSE
20
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
10
ESE
15
S
30
S
20
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off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
3:35PM0.94m
2:37AM0.92m
4:54PM0.97m
3:49AM0.88m
Low Tide
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
8:36AM0.32m
9:04PM0.65m
9:37AM0.33m
10:39PM0.67m
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5:27
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24
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Temp °C
21
21
22
21
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21
21
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Feels °C
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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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