Corvette Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.48° S 166.46° E

Corvette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Corvette sea temperature is
22.0°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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,441 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Corvette over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a whole lot of days with waves, but for the most part, the quality is held back by tricky winds or questionable conditions. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is pretty much standard for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

We're looking at a lot of moderate to strong energy swells rolling in, with the combined energy hitting some impressive numbers, like 1293 on the first morning, but it’s often coming with a cross-onshore breeze. That first Saturday morning, the 29th of August, has a 6 ft SW swell, but that 12 mph cross-on wind is going to chop it up something nasty. Not one for the quiver.

The pattern continues through the weekend and into Monday and Tuesday with similar stories: clean faces from cross-off winds but the forecasters are calling it marginal. The energy levels are all over the shop, from 713 up to a whopping 3460, but the conditions just aren't clicking.

Now, we have to wait a bit, but there is a standout window. Let’s talk about Sunday the 6th of September. The morning is looking special. We get a 6 ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period and a moderate offshore wind from the ENE. The combined energy is strong at 1193, and the report tags it as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. That long period from the SSW will really suit Corvette's reef setup, giving it some proper shape and power.

And if you can sneak out on Monday morning the 7th of September, that’s another gem. It’s smaller at 4 ft, but the wind is glassy. Absolutely glassy. This will be as clean as it gets, super fun on a log or a fish when the sets roll through.

Things get a bit uncertain after that. We see another big pulse of energy on the 10th of September with an 12 ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore. That’s a big, powerful, choppy mess only for the brave and the heavily-armed. The following week sees that energy drop off and rebuild, but the winds are mostly fresh cross-off, keeping things clean but the surf quality marginal.

If I’m being honest, for the purest paddle surfing, the highlight is that Sunday 6th and Monday 7th of September window. The rest of the time, if you see a big, clean, cross-off day, it might be worth a look for a kite if the wind is up, because the surf quality just isn't hitting the mark for a great paddle session.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change though. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Thursday
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12
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11
2.1
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10
1.8
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11
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14
2.1
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18
2.5
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16
2.5
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2.5
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2.4
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14
2.2
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2.1
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13
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12
1
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12
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
492
704
1379
959
901
734
436
464
433
2696
3360
3141
2410
2099
1705
1467
1221
841
314
190
264
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
15
S
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
SE
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35
ESE
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E
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High Tide
8:31AM1.14m
9:01PM1.36m
9:08AM1.17m
9:29PM1.35m
9:46AM1.19m
9:59PM1.31m
10:27AM1.19m
10:30PM1.25m
11:12AM1.16m
11:04PM1.17m
12:03PM1.11m
11:44PM1.07m
1:09PM1.06m
00:34AM0.97m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.12m
3:17AM0.22m
3:11PM0.15m
3:47AM0.17m
3:47PM0.20m
4:19AM0.15m
4:24PM0.28m
4:53AM0.15m
5:05PM0.37m
5:33AM0.17m
5:54PM0.48m
6:20AM0.21m
6:59PM0.58m
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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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