Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 20s period, SSW swell with 4,772 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good, hard look at what's on the table.
We’ve got a long window ahead, and to be honest, the first week is a bit of a write-off for quality waves. The real juice starts pumping into the second week, but you’ve got to be patient.
Right now, through the end of August and into the very start of September, conditions are pretty average to poor. The swell at Corvette (a reef break) is there, but it’s messy. From Tuesday the 25th through to about Sunday the 30th, we're seeing a mix of fresh breezes and cross-off winds that are keeping things choppy and hard to read. Swell heights hover between 3 ft and 6 ft, mostly from the SSW with periods around 13 to 15 seconds, which has energy levels in the weak-to-moderate range (379 to 1603). It’s clean in the morning sometimes, but the scores are low, and the surf just isn’t fun.
There’s a real lull from the 28th to the 30th, with tiny, weak waves and cross-on winds. Not worth paddling out for anything serious.
Then, things start to shift on Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September. The swell starts building fast, hitting 8 ft and then 10 ft by Tuesday afternoon. This is where the energy jumps right up – we’re talking 2608 to 6540 (strong energy). Winds are cross-off from the ESE and SE, so it’s clean. But here’s the thing: at 8 ft to 10 ft, this is a serious, expert-only session. Beginners should stay well clear. The period is very long (18-20 seconds), which means groundswell – those long lines will favour the reef setup here, but will be pretty straight and tricky. This is the first standout window, especially Tuesday afternoon the 1st of September, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.
The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Friday the 4th of September. That morning, we’ve got a 4 ft SSW swell with a *huge* 22-second period, lumping the energy right up to 2798. It's described as excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is a light breeze from the ESE, glassy and cross-off. That’s the pick of the entire forecast. The afternoon sees it jump to a massive 12 ft (20-second period) with energy through the roof at 10515, but that’s only going to be for the absolute top-tier crew. For the best combination of manageable size, quality, and clean conditions, the Friday morning session (4th of September) at Corvette is your target.
The following weekend (5th-6th) holds solid, with continuing 10 ft to 12 ft swell (energy in the 5000-7000 range) and cross-off winds, but the wind picks up a bit. Still, good for those who can handle it. After that, the swell drops off quickly into the following week, becoming weak again by the 8th and 9th.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a struggle. The second week delivers, but you need to be experienced. The Friday morning, September 4th, at Corvette is the purest, highest-quality option we’ve got on the cards.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1382 | 1435 | 1328 | 983 | 834 | 706 | 756 | 604 | 384 | 249 | 181 | 411 | 612 | 659 | 839 | 819 | 490 | 547 | 1575 | 1426 | 980 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:03PM1.16m | 6:35AM0.95m | 7:35PM1.24m | 7:16AM1.02m | 8:05PM1.30m | 7:54AM1.08m | 8:33PM1.34m | 8:31AM1.14m | 9:01PM1.36m | 9:08AM1.17m | 9:29PM1.35m | 9:46AM1.19m | 9:59PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:08PM0.24m | 1:14AM0.49m | 12:51PM0.18m | 1:46AM0.42m | 1:28PM0.13m | 2:17AM0.34m | 2:03PM0.11m | 2:47AM0.28m | 2:37PM0.12m | 3:17AM0.22m | 3:11PM0.15m | 3:47AM0.17m | 3:47PM0.20m | 4:19AM0.15m | |||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 |
1382 | 1435 | 1328 | 983 | 834 | 706 | 756 | 604 | 125 | 151 | 111 | 411 | 612 | 659 | 839 | 819 | 189 | 547 | 1575 | 1426 | 980 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 21 |
12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 384 | 249 | 181 | 84 | 62 | 62 | 111 | 102 | 75 | 50 | 51 | 31 | 607 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 22 | S 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 11 |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 26 | 87 | 93 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | — | S 11 | — |
163 | 161 | 104 | 140 | 188 | 202 | 176 | 167 | 234 | — | — | — | — | — | 628 | 90 | 490 | 378 | — | 1144 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 141 | 71 | 102 | 142 | 71 | 94 | 97 | 0 | 747 | 741 | 0 | 1228 | 1228 | 555 | 575 | 575 | 1232 | 1283 | 1269 | 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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