Corvette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days for this patch of coast. It’s a mixed bag right now, but there are some pulses of serious energy if you know when to paddle out.

The first decent window opens up on Thursday the 16th of July. We’ve got a solid SSW groundswell running, with a long 16-second period between the sets. The swell height is sitting at 5 ft, and the combined energy is a meaty 1076 (moderate wave energy). That’s a fair bit of push for a reef setup. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 15 mph, which is a major positive – it’ll keep the faces clean and lined up. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, Thursday morning at Corvette (reef) is your call. The water temp is 73°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The swell drops off a notch on Friday morning, down to 3 ft, but the offshore wind holds from the NE. It’s smaller, cleaner, and a good option if you want something a bit more relaxed. The energy drops to 642 (moderate), but it’s still fun.

Now, Saturday the 18th of July is a standout. The swell bumps back up to 4-5 ft, but the period stretches to a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy for Saturday morning hits 1311 (moderate wave energy), and by Saturday afternoon it jumps to 1871 (moderate wave energy). The wind stays offshore from the ENE at 12 mph. This is another one for the experienced crew – the waves will have plenty of power, and the long period means they’ll wrap around the reef beautifully. It’s going to be glassy and clean.

Sunday the 19th sees a huge jump in period – up to 20-21 seconds – but the wind shifts. Sunday morning is cross-shore from the NNW, which will introduce a bit of chop. The swell is 4-5 ft, and the energy is massive – 2042 in the morning and 3331 in the afternoon (strong wave energy). That’s a lot of water moving. The afternoon sees a better cross-off wind from the ESE, so it cleans up, but it’s still a big, powerful swell. This is expert territory.

The week from Monday the 20th through to Tuesday the 28th of July is a long, frustrating stretch. The wind is a persistent cross-off from the ESE to SE, which keeps the surface clean, but the swell quality and consistency are just not there. The energy sits between 600 and 2800, but the scores are marginal. A lot of these days are blown out by strong breezes, with the wind hitting 22-25 mph. The swell direction wobbles around, and the period drops. It’s a no-go zone for paddle surfing. There’s a couple of bigger pulses around the 26th and 27th (7 ft to 7 ft, long period, 2778 and 2717 energy), but the wind is too strong and cross-off. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than your longboard or thruster.

We finally get some relief on the last day of the month, Thursday the 31st of July. The wind swings light and cross-on from the WNW, and the swell is 5 ft to 7 ft with a period of 10-12 seconds. The energy is 557 to 1312. It’s not perfect, but after that long dry spell, it’s a welcome sight.

Best on offer: If you’ve got the experience, Thursday the 16th and Saturday the 18th of July are your best bets. Clean, offshore winds, good groundswell, and that reef will line up nicely. The 19th has massive energy but tricky wind.

Rusty.

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