
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,937 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I’ve been eyeballing the charts for our local patch. It’s looking like a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks, with some real power early on but also some tricky conditions to work through.
The first wave of action kicks off this Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, at Corvette. This is a reef break, so it’s got that nice, defined shape. It’s an intermediate spot, fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting at 72°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year—no surprises there.
The problem is the swell is pumping but not in a friendly way. We’re looking at a solid 10ft S swell, with a combined energy of 2707 (strong), but it’s coming in with a 30 km/h SE cross-offshore wind. That wind is fresh, which will keep things clean, but the wave comment flags it as marginal due to tide issues. The swell period is 11 seconds, so it’s got some grunt, but that 10ft size is getting into expert territory—it’s a big, powerful wave for this spot. The optimum swell direction here is SSW, so this S swell is a bit off-angle, which might make it a bit lumpy and less ideal for the reef. It’s a Sunday afternoon, so you might have some company, but it’s not the standout.
Things get really heavy on Monday, August 3rd. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 10ft from the SSE, with a period of 12 seconds and a combined energy of 4321 (very strong). That’s serious energy. But the wind is howling at 40 km/h from the ESE, still cross-off, and there’s light rain. Again, it’s marginal and for experts only. This is not the day for beginners.
The real standout, the one that’s got me a little excited, is Sunday, August 9th. That morning at Corvette, we’ve got a 3ft ESE swell, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a modest 250 (weak). But here’s the kicker—the wind is glassy, 5 km/h from the SSW, which is a perfect offshore for this spot. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” The break is a reef, so that short-period swell will still wrap in nicely, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean as a whistle. The swell is small, but it’s the best combination of quality and wind we’ll see. It’s a Sunday morning, so crowds might be around, but for a clean, fun wave, this is the pick.
After that, there’s a bit of a lull. From Monday, August 10th, the swell drops off, and by Wednesday, August 12th, the combined energy falls to 73 (weak) and 175, with poor surf conditions and cross-shore winds. Things stay small and messy until Thursday, August 13th, when a new SSW swell arrives at 4ft with a period of 18 seconds (very long period) and a combined energy of 1302 (moderate). That’s a groundswell, and for a reef break like Corvette, that long period will produce some nice, lined-up waves. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so there’ll be a bit of chop, but it’s workable. It’s a Thursday morning, so less crowded.
The last little highlight is Monday, August 17th, when we get a 4ft SSW swell, period 18 seconds, and a combined energy of 1113 (moderate). The wind is a moderate cross-offshore from the SE, so it’ll be clean. The wave comment is marginal, but it’s a moderate breeze, so it’s worth a look if you’re keen for a session.
The long-range stuff into the second week is a bit of a gamble. The 3ft to 5ft SSW swells around August 13th and 17th have promise, but the winds are a bit messy. Keep an eye on the glassy Sunday, August 9th—that’s your best bet for a clean, fun surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2166 | 2894 | 2314 | 2198 | 1434 | 1020 | 1069 | 770 | 627 | 525 | 394 | 201 | 226 | 186 | 168 | 335 | 606 | 422 | 202 | 120 | |
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-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:35PM1.33m | 10:45AM1.08m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:57AM0.27m | 4:43PM0.24m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
2166 | 2894 | 2314 | 2198 | 848 | 1020 | 542 | 418 | 260 | 525 | 394 | 201 | 129 | 61 | 168 | 335 | 606 | 23 | 202 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 10 |
377 | 106 | 31 | 305 | — | 139 | 1069 | 770 | 627 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 14 | 65 | 78 | 72 | 28 | 22 | 51 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 23 | — | S 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SE 10 |
164 | 37 | 51 | — | 9 | 26 | 102 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 42 | 8 | 22 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | SE 12 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | E 16 | E 4 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
— | 2392 | 175 | 1818 | 1434 | 681 | — | 5 | 16 | 353 | 250 | 177 | 226 | 186 | 16 | 31 | — | 422 | 20 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1419 | 142 | 1408 | 1400 | 741 | 1232 | 1363 | 71 | 71 | 139 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 71 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
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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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