
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 9,505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s get into what’s coming for the next couple weeks at Corvette. It’s a reef break, takes a lot of southwest swell, and it’s fairly consistent. Water temp is right around average for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit.
The early part of the forecast looks flat and messy. Starting Tuesday the 8th of September, there’s hardly any push, and the wind is making things unappealing. Wednesday and Thursday are also pretty weak, with choppy conditions. No real reason to paddle out.
Then the whole game changes on Saturday the 12th of September. Morning brings a 13ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and a clean, cross-offshore wind from the east-southeast. The combined energy reading is (9130), and the setup is going to be clean and powerful. At that size, it’s expert territory only—this is not the place for anyone learning. Expect strong rips and thick, long-period sets.
That Saturday morning is the clear standout. It’s heavy, it’s clean, and it’s the best looking window in the whole 16 days. Saturday afternoon drops to 12ft but stays clean with cross-off wind (7098 energy). Sunday the 13th offers 8ft waves, still clean but with slightly less punch.
Monday the 14th throws another big pulse at us: 12ft S swell with an 18-second period, strong cross-off wind, and (7573) energy. That’s a beefy day for the experienced crew. The long period will make it a bit heaving, so reef positioning matters.
The rest of the week comes down in size, with a few more pulses around the 18th and 19th of September offering 7ft to 10ft SSW swell. These are worth a look but they don’t match the energy or the wind perfection of that 12th. Crowds can be *sometimes* an issue here, so for the real standout days, expect some company.
Overall, if you can wait for Saturday the 12th, that’s the one to circle. After that, the second week has some smaller, less reliable windows but nothing that truly compares.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 17 |
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559 | 443 | 336 | 647 | 595 | 532 | 416 | 268 | 123 | 512 | 1384 | 1744 | 3513 | 9130 | 7098 | 4528 | 2343 | 2153 | 4907 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:03AM0.91m | 6:22PM1.25m | 6:09AM0.99m | 7:05PM1.32m | 7:01AM1.08m | 7:42PM1.37m | 7:47AM1.16m | 8:16PM1.38m | 8:29AM1.22m | 8:48PM1.36m | 9:08AM1.24m | 9:18PM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:54PM0.54m | 11:26AM0.20m | 00:44AM0.44m | 12:23PM0.14m | 1:24AM0.34m | 1:10PM0.11m | 2:00AM0.26m | 1:52PM0.11m | 2:32AM0.19m | 2:32PM0.13m | 3:03AM0.14m | 3:09PM0.19m | 3:34AM0.12m | ||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 17 |
559 | 443 | 336 | 647 | 595 | 532 | 416 | 268 | 123 | 512 | 1384 | 1744 | 2871 | 9130 | 7098 | 4528 | 2343 | 2153 | 4907 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 9 | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | — | — | ENE 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 |
21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 64 | 71 | 115 | 120 | 7 | 397 | 3513 | — | — | 15 | 155 | 637 | 1947 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 16 | SW 7 | E 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SSW 24 | E 14 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | — |
6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 93 | 72 | 217 | 4 | 7 | 121 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 441 | 345 | — | — | — | — | 865 | 1019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 94 | 1443 | 587 | 1228 | 1228 | 97 | 1494 | 1634 | 1230 | 1232 | 1519 | 1419 | 1419 | 1420 | 142 | 1419 | 1419 | 73 |
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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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