
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SE swell with 1,203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with SE 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 (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s coming for our local break.
First off, it’s a slow start. Tuesday and Wednesday of this week are pretty much a write-off – tiny, messy swell with onshore winds. You’re not missing anything. We’ve got a gap of a couple of days where the surf is just not worth talking about.
The real action starts to build on Thursday morning, July 16. That’s when things get interesting. Corvette is looking at a solid 5ft SSW groundswell, with a very long 16-second period. The wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm – so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is strong at 1449, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. This is the standout of the whole outlook: excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break’s optimum from the SSW. Thursday afternoon holds up too, with a 5ft SSW swell, a 14-second period, and light cross-offshore winds keeping it clean.
Friday morning, July 17, is still good with a 3ft SSW swell, glassy conditions, and moderate energy (618). It’s a bit smaller, but still clean and fun. The afternoon turns onshore, so make the most of the morning.
Saturday, July 18, has a 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and light ESE cross-offshore winds, giving clean surf. Combined energy is high at 950. Sunday, July 19, is another highlight – the afternoon session sees a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 20-second period, light cross-offshore breeze, and a massive combined energy of 1870. This is top-tier groundswell for experienced surfers, though that long period may make it wall up a bit at a beach break – at a reef like Corvette, it’ll be absolutely firing.
Then we hit a rough patch from Monday, July 20, all the way through to Saturday, July 26. Strong onshore winds from the west and southwest, and a lot of windswell mixing in. The swell gets big – up to 8ft on Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th – but the wind is straight onshore, making it a blown-out mess. At 6ft to 8ft with onshore winds, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. Stay out of the water.
After that long gap, things clean up nicely. Sunday, July 27, has glassy conditions again with a 3ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and clean surf. Then Monday, July 28, is a real gem: a 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy wind, and a combined energy of 1281. The afternoon picks up to 5ft from the SE with a gentle offshore breeze – excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s your second standout window.
The final day, Wednesday, July 29, is a bit of a mixed bag with cross-shore winds, but the morning still has a 4ft SE swell. It’s not the best, but there’s a wave to be had.
Water temp is sitting at about 73°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.
Keep your eyes on Thursday the 16th and Monday the 28th. Those are the days to clear your schedule.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
74 | 71 | 84 | 149 | 251 | 404 | 933 | 742 | 346 | 309 | 264 | 281 | 582 | 726 | 859 | 602 | 932 | 897 | 724 | 510 | 629 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:27PM1.41m | 8:02AM1.08m | 9:12PM1.45m | 8:51AM1.10m | 9:53PM1.45m | 9:39AM1.10m | 10:32PM1.42m | 10:28AM1.08m | 11:10PM1.36m | 11:17AM1.05m | 11:46PM1.28m | 12:09PM1.01m | 00:21AM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34PM-0.02m | 2:42AM0.41m | 2:22PM-0.05m | 3:27AM0.36m | 3:07PM-0.03m | 4:09AM0.33m | 3:51PM0.02m | 4:51AM0.31m | 4:33PM0.11m | 5:32AM0.29m | 5:15PM0.23m | 6:13AM0.29m | 5:59PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 15 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SW 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 15 |
74 | 71 | 70 | 149 | 251 | 139 | 933 | 256 | 346 | 309 | 173 | 281 | 176 | 726 | 859 | 602 | 932 | 544 | 490 | 510 | 629 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 |
65 | 63 | 84 | 68 | 248 | 404 | 142 | 742 | 125 | 128 | 264 | 164 | 582 | 176 | 147 | 505 | 413 | 897 | 724 | 400 | 231 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SE 16 | ESE 8 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSW 18 | S 9 |
26 | 15 | 5 | 41 | 46 | 117 | 202 | — | 295 | 181 | 212 | 223 | 192 | 173 | 416 | 123 | 525 | 355 | 245 | 443 | 175 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
44 | 51 | 41 | 48 | 52 | 30 | 172 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 277 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 555 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 575 | 575 | 587 |
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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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