
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 8,850 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 7 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 175 | 405 | 2208 | 3932 | 3321 | 2112 | 1371 | 1223 | 1951 | 3115 | 2585 | 2111 | 2052 | 8551 | 5595 | 4128 | 2085 | 960 | 759 | 1613 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:46AM1.09m | 11:14PM0.99m | 12:38PM1.01m | 11:50PM0.90m | 1:52PM0.95m | 00:44AM0.83m | 3:32PM0.95m | 2:28AM0.78m | 4:53PM1.00m | 4:18AM0.81m | 5:44PM1.08m | 5:26AM0.88m | 6:21PM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:38PM0.52m | 5:49AM0.27m | 6:29PM0.61m | 6:39AM0.34m | 7:49PM0.67m | 7:52AM0.39m | 9:50PM0.67m | 9:23AM0.40m | 11:16PM0.61m | 10:40AM0.36m | 00:04AM0.52m | 11:35AM0.30m | 00:39AM0.43m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
94 | 21 | 226 | 802 | 3932 | 3321 | 2112 | 1371 | 901 | 1951 | 3115 | 2585 | 2111 | 1598 | 8551 | 5595 | 4128 | 2085 | 960 | 623 | 1613 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSW 17 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 19 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 |
18 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 28 | 486 | 581 | 455 | 1223 | 520 | 54 | 53 | 35 | 2052 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 223 | 759 | 990 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | E 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 19 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
44 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 27 | 22 | 286 | 20 | 44 | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 19 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | SSW 10 | SSW 7 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
1 | 175 | 405 | 2208 | 2845 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 137 | 170 | 172 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1230 | 1232 | 587 | 1228 | 1228 | 1400 | 1363 | 1442 | 24 | 102 | 1283 | 0 | 4 | 1379 | 102 | 1230 | 1457 | 73 | 1230 | 1419 | 139 |
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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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