Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down.
We’ve got a slow start with some messy, short-period wind swell, but the real treasure shows up in the middle of the outlook. A solid SSW groundswell with light offshore winds is the move.
The standout is Corvette. This reef break loves a SSW swell, and that’s exactly what rolls in on Tuesday, August 25th. Swell is 6ft from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds, and combined wave energy cranks at 1834 (strong to very strong). Winds are fresh offshore out of the east, which means clean, lined-up waves. That long period on a reef means proper, well-shaped sets with plenty of power—intermediate level, so not for beginners. Crowds are around sometimes, but with waves like this, expect company. Tuesday afternoon holds strong at 1428 energy, still offshore. Wednesday the 26th keeps the SSW groundswell at 5ft, 15-second period, with cross-off winds—still clean but a little smaller. Thursday the 27th drops to 4ft, still long period, and clean offshore winds.
The first few days are a slog. Friday the 21st through Monday the 24th of August has short-period SE/ESE swell, mostly 3ft to 4ft, with fresh cross-off winds and weak energy (214 to 829). Water temp is about average for the time of year.
After the main SSW event, the end of August and start of September clean up nicely. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st of August have light winds and 4ft to 5ft swell from the SSW and ESE, with moderate energy (696 and 529). The morning of Sunday the 30th is a real gem with light cross-off winds and very good surf conditions. Into early September, Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd have 4ft to 5ft ESE swell, light offshore winds, and clean conditions. The week after that fades with smaller ESE swell under 3ft, and by Friday the 4th of September, it’s getting marginal with fresh offshore winds but weak energy.
Bottom line: Tuesday, August 25th at Corvette is the one. That SSW groundswell with long period and offshore wind is the best on offer.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 650 | 353 | 527 | 615 | 458 | 291 | 161 | 422 | 284 | 203 | 145 | 154 | 582 | 1437 | 1240 | 1382 | 996 | 800 | 585 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:38AM0.95m | 2:43PM0.93m | 1:33AM0.87m | 4:20PM0.94m | 3:05AM0.82m | 5:36PM1.00m | 4:40AM0.83m | 6:26PM1.08m | 5:46AM0.89m | 7:03PM1.16m | 6:35AM0.95m | 7:35PM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:33AM0.34m | 8:20PM0.68m | 8:44AM0.37m | 10:15PM0.69m | 10:06AM0.36m | 11:45PM0.64m | 11:16AM0.31m | 00:36AM0.57m | 12:08PM0.24m | 1:14AM0.49m | 12:51PM0.18m | 1:46AM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 135 | 127 | 94 | 71 | 43 | 168 | 161 | 38 | 47 | 20 | 145 | 69 | 582 | 1437 | 1240 | 1382 | 996 | 800 | 585 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 110 | 157 | 138 | 19 | 33 | 41 | 61 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 63 | 82 | 158 | 169 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 13 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 24 | 43 | 70 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 26 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 4 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 650 | 353 | 527 | 615 | 458 | 291 | 270 | 422 | 284 | 203 | 82 | 154 | 149 | 221 | 181 | 97 | 143 | 69 | 245 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 142 | 1232 | 71 | 97 | 73 | 0 | 102 | 73 | 71 | 97 | 142 | 71 | 97 | 102 | 71 | 94 | 71 | 71 |
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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).
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