
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with 2,867 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a reef set-up that’s going to demand your respect.
The pattern is all about a solid, long-period SSW groundswell that shows up from the get-go and sticks around, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The wind shifts around a bit, so you’ve got to pick your moments. The first few days are the real deal – clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. Then things get a bit messy mid-week before a second pulse of energy arrives at the end of the month.
Corvette is the only break in the game, a reef that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the SSW. The optimum swell direction is SSW, which is exactly what we’re getting, so that’s a good sign. The water temp is sitting at 72.7°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The action kicks off Saturday afternoon, July 18th. We’ve got a 4.6ft SSW swell with a 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell, lots of energy (1525). The wind is a gentle offshore from the NE, so it’s going to be clean. This is top-tier for experienced surfers, but that long period means it’ll be a bit walled at times, typical for a reef. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue, but with this quality, expect a few others out.
Sunday morning, July 19th, the swell drops slightly to 3.9ft, but the period jumps to a stunning 21 seconds. The energy is huge (2010). Moderate offshore wind keeps it clean. Early morning will be the pick. Sunday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 5.2ft with a 20-second period, but the wind picks up to a fresh 35 km/h offshore from the E. It’s still clean, but that wind is going to make it tricky.
Monday, July 20th, is another standout. Morning brings 4.9ft SSW swell at 18 seconds (2053 energy) with a gentle offshore – glassy conditions. This is your best bet for the first week. The afternoon goes cross-offshore, still clean, but the swell drops to 4.3ft.
Tuesday, July 21st, the quality drops. The swell is still around 3.9ft to 5.9ft, but the period shortens up and the wind gets stronger. It’s cross-off, clean, but not the same magic. The energy is moderate.
From Wednesday, July 22nd, through Thursday, July 23rd, we get a pulse of shorter-period SE swell. The height gets up to 6.9ft, but the period is only 9 seconds. The wind is fresh cross-off, so it’s clean but the waves will be lumpy and less organised. This is borderline for experienced surfers, and the energy is still moderate (around 1500). The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Friday, July 24th, the swell fades right down to 2.6ft. Clean but tiny.
The next real window opens up on Monday, July 27th. A new SSW groundswell arrives, 7.9ft at 16 seconds. The energy is pumping (2773). Gentle cross-off wind from the ESE. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 7.9ft, it’s into expert territory. Tuesday, July 28th, is still good with 5.9ft at 13 seconds, clean with a gentle breeze.
The very end of the month, July 31st, we see a fresh offshore wind from the E, but the swell is only 3.6ft at 12 seconds. It’s clean, but small.
The first weekend of August, Saturday the 1st, has a final pulse of 5.9ft SSW swell at 15 seconds (2135 energy) with a moderate cross-off wind. It’s a solid option, but not as clean as the earlier days.
So, the best on offer: Saturday morning, July 18th for the clean, long-period groundswell, and Monday morning, July 27th for the biggest, most powerful swell of the period. Both are for experienced surfers only.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, strong winds from the E by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the E by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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837 | 1219 | 2000 | 2276 | 1327 | 875 | 706 | 542 | 402 | 485 | 617 | 437 | 320 | 261 | 178 | 170 | 281 | 176 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 35 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
269 | 276 | 2000 | 2276 | 1327 | 875 | 706 | 542 | 402 | 303 | 617 | 437 | 320 | 147 | 155 | 93 | 281 | 176 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | SE 11 | ESE 8 |
837 | 1219 | 203 | 134 | 184 | 184 | 160 | 208 | 168 | 198 | 152 | 198 | 145 | 121 | 43 | 170 | 79 | 30 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SSW 14 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 18 | S 18 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
492 | 515 | 485 | 466 | 393 | 331 | 215 | 162 | 222 | 96 | 90 | 90 | 49 | 45 | 72 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 5 |
389 | — | — | — | — | 450 | 240 | 179 | 205 | 485 | 470 | 364 | 303 | 261 | 178 | — | — | 79 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 71 | 0 | 141 | 71 | 1230 | 1248 | 1240 | 1228 | 1230 | 139 | 71 | 741 | 24 | 102 | 1232 | 1228 |
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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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