
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, S swell with 2,960 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Corvette.
The next couple of weeks start off pretty quiet. Wednesday the 12th has tiny, glassy 1ft to 1.0ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Thursday the 13th sees a bit more push, with 3ft SW swell, but the wind goes cross-on and it gets messy. Honestly, from Wednesday through to Friday the 14th, the conditions are ordinary at best, with building onshore winds and choppy surf. Nothing worth paddling out for.
Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th offer a bit of hope. The swell picks up to 5ft to 6ft from the SSW with periods around 8 to 16 seconds, and the winds are clean cross-offshore. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong (594 to 1462), but the scores are still just marginal. It’s rideable, but it’s not lighting any fires.
Now, the real standout comes in the middle of the week. Wednesday the 19th is the best on offer. You’ve got a 6ft SSW swell in the morning, clean offshore wind from the East, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the SE with a period of 9 seconds, still with offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (1455). That’s proper, heavy reef break territory – only for those with the skills, as it’s well over 8ft. Thursday the 20th follows up with 7ft ESE swell, also with offshore winds. This is the window.
The first couple of days of the second week look to fade. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd turn average, with onshore winds and messy conditions. Swell drops off through Sunday the 23rd and into the next week, with waves shrinking to under 3ft by the 24th and 25th. The last few days of the outlook are very small and mostly poor, with only a tiny glassy moment on Wednesday the 26th with 2ft SE swell.
Bottom line: The main event is Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th. Hit that window for the best, cleanest, and biggest swell. Everything else is either too small or too messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun morning, strong winds from the ESE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
96 | 71 | 79 | 147 | 232 | 488 | 423 | 243 | 424 | 344 | 393 | 911 | 1067 | 763 | 2960 | 1375 | 1107 | 904 | 911 | 519 | 681 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:10PM1.41m | 7:55AM1.11m | 8:48PM1.44m | 8:42AM1.15m | 9:24PM1.43m | 9:26AM1.17m | 9:57PM1.39m | 10:09AM1.17m | 10:29PM1.32m | 10:52AM1.14m | 10:59PM1.24m | 11:36AM1.09m | 11:29PM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:24PM0.02m | 2:26AM0.35m | 2:09PM0.00m | 3:04AM0.28m | 2:51PM0.03m | 3:40AM0.23m | 3:30PM0.09m | 4:14AM0.20m | 4:09PM0.18m | 4:48AM0.20m | 4:47PM0.28m | 5:23AM0.21m | 5:26PM0.40m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 14 |
44 | 44 | 44 | 147 | 160 | 488 | 270 | 148 | 226 | 344 | 322 | 367 | 1067 | 763 | 2960 | 1375 | 1107 | 904 | 911 | 230 | 681 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | ESE 9 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 17 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 7 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 |
96 | 71 | 79 | 45 | 232 | 29 | 31 | 243 | 31 | 232 | 111 | 911 | 258 | 135 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 48 | 12 | 519 | 53 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 20 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | SSW 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 10 |
6 | 3 | 38 | 99 | 27 | 128 | 12 | 31 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 216 | 26 | 26 | — | — | 98 | 18 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | — | S 9 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | 423 | 150 | 424 | — | 393 | — | 120 | 219 | 306 | 465 | 323 | 421 | 289 | 280 | 326 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1230 | 1228 | 1228 | 1228 | 1228 | 1228 | 1230 | 1232 | 1228 | 1228 | 1230 | 139 | 1228 | 1228 | 1228 | 1230 | 1228 | 141 |
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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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