Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,413 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, looking at this same stretch in feet and miles per hour.
It’s a long wait, no two ways about it. The first real green light doesn't come until Monday, September 7th. Before that, it's a couple of weeks of small, wind-battered conditions that are just not worth the effort. The early stuff from the 23rd of August is all cross-off breezes and poor surf, just a write-off.
Corvette (reef) is the only spot on the cards, and it's fairly consistent, so it's not like the area is dead, just the conditions are against us. The water’s about 71°F, which is average for the season. The whole first week is a bust. There’s a bump in size around the 1st and 2nd of September, with waves hitting 8 to 8 feet from the SSW, and the energy is massive (3817 to 3342), but that easterly wind is blowing a steady 18-22 mph. It's clean-ish but cross-off, so it’s not going to be that perfect, groomed wave. That kind of size with that wind is a big, lumpy mess for experts only.
The absolute standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Monday, September 7th. A solid SSW swell rolls in at 6 feet with a long, 16-second period, giving it proper groundswell power. The combined energy is a strong 2109. But the magic is the wind: it goes light offshore from the ESE, just a gentle breeze, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s your window. The swell direction is right on the money for Corvette, and with that long period, it’ll wrap in perfectly on the reef. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and lined up. The morning of the 7th also looks glassy with a 4-foot SSW swell, so it’s a full day of potential.
The rest is forgettable. The 6th of September has tiny 2-foot waves, nothing to get excited about. So, be patient, sit tight, and pencil in that Monday the 7th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 115 | 159 | 117 | 212 | 1081 | 1382 | 1374 | 1328 | 983 | 834 | 716 | 636 | 498 | 384 | 198 | 213 | 337 | 481 | 431 | 522 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:36PM1.00m | 4:40AM0.83m | 6:26PM1.08m | 5:46AM0.89m | 7:03PM1.16m | 6:35AM0.95m | 7:35PM1.24m | 7:16AM1.02m | 8:05PM1.30m | 7:54AM1.08m | 8:33PM1.34m | 8:31AM1.14m | 9:01PM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.64m | 11:16AM0.31m | 00:36AM0.57m | 12:08PM0.24m | 1:14AM0.49m | 12:51PM0.18m | 1:46AM0.42m | 1:28PM0.13m | 2:17AM0.34m | 2:03PM0.11m | 2:47AM0.28m | 2:37PM0.12m | 3:17AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 115 | 53 | 117 | 77 | 1081 | 1382 | 1374 | 1328 | 983 | 834 | 716 | 636 | 498 | 157 | 188 | 140 | 337 | 481 | 431 | 522 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 22 | S 22 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 33 | 18 | 63 | 212 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 422 | 384 | 198 | 90 | 94 | 9 | 9 | 88 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 12 | S 22 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 26 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 26 | 7 | 83 | 14 | 9 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 161 | 159 | 104 | 134 | 251 | 191 | 186 | 126 | 148 | 197 | 215 | 216 | 202 | 270 | — | 213 | 137 | 88 | 88 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 142 | 71 | 102 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 1232 | 71 | 102 | 139 | 71 | 94 | 102 | 0 | 102 | 1400 | 71 | 0 | 1310 | 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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