
Surf Forecasts:
Corvette surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,894 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corvette in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 2.3m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corvette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the local stretch. The main spot on the radar is Corvette, a reef set-up that’s exposed to the south-west. The water temperature is sitting at 72°, pretty much dead average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but honestly, the conditions are going to be a bit of a battle for the most part.
It kicks off Sunday the 2nd of August with a solid 10ft south swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-off from the southeast at 22 mph. The combined energy is pumping hard at 5144 (very strong wave energy), so there’s plenty of power, but that cross-off breeze is going to mess with the shape. It’s not terrible, but it’s not glassy. This size is getting up there—over 8ft—so this is really only for experienced surfers. Monday the 3rd sees the same story: 8ft to 10ft, still cross-off, and the wind even picks up to 25 mph in the afternoon. It’s a grunty swell, but it’s not going to be pretty.
We get a change in character from Tuesday the 4th. The swell drops to 4ft and swings around to the SSW, with a long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s clean and lined up. The combined energy is still strong at 1939. The catch? The wind is still a cross-off from the east at 19 mph. It’s surfable, but it’s not the standout. This continues through Wednesday the 5th with 4ft SSW swell, and we finally get a proper offshore wind on the Wednesday afternoon—east at 19 mph. That’s a positive, even if the swell is small.
Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th see the swell direction shift to the ESE, with periods dropping to just 8 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, and combined with 19-25 mph offshore winds, it’s going to be bumpy and hard to paddle into. The energy is weak to moderate (under 550). Not the day for it.
Now, let’s talk about the best bet in this entire run. Sunday the 9th of August looks the most promising. We’ve got a clean 3ft ESE swell, but the big win is the wind: a moderate offshore from the east at just 12 mph. That is a clean, offshore morning, and the combined energy is a reasonable 237. It’s not huge, but for a reef break like Corvette, that’s going to offer some nice, rideable lines without the battle. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, so you might have a few others out, but it won’t be packed. Monday the 10th morning is similar, with light offshore winds, and then it drops off again.
There’s a significant gap of poor surf from the 10th afternoon through to the 12th. But then, on Wednesday the 12th of August morning, we get a real treat: glassy conditions. Zero wind. The swell is only 4ft from the ESE with a 9-second period, combined energy at 227 (moderate). For a moment of pure, clean glass, that’s a fantastic window. That’s the hidden gem in the run—it won’t be big, but it will be perfect.
After that, we get a pulse of SSW groundswell around the 13th and 14th of August—5ft with a very long 18-20 second period, and combined energy back up over 1600. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the southeast. That’s a strong, clean wave, but that long period at a beach or reef can be fat and straight. At Corvette, it should still offer good lines, but it’s one for the experienced guys.
The last few days of the window, from the 15th of August onward, drop right off in size and quality, with onshore winds and small, weak swell. Nothing worth paddling out for.
So, to sum it up: Sunday the 9th of August morning is the most balanced day—clean offshore wind, a fun-sized 3ft swell, and good energy. If you want perfect glass, get in the water on Wednesday the 12th of August morning for that rare, still morning. Everything else requires a bit of a paddle battle or is just too small.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2839 | 2166 | 2894 | 2096 | 2198 | 869 | 1020 | 932 | 828 | 627 | 566 | 394 | 288 | 220 | 155 | 191 | 299 | 766 | 485 | 351 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:04AM1.08m | 10:35PM1.33m | 10:45AM1.08m | 11:06PM1.29m | 11:31AM1.06m | 11:40PM1.22m | 12:24PM1.03m | 00:19AM1.14m | 1:29PM1.01m | 1:07AM1.05m | 2:51PM1.01m | 2:10AM0.97m | 4:22PM1.05m | 3:34AM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:07PM0.16m | 4:57AM0.27m | 4:43PM0.24m | 5:32AM0.25m | 5:23PM0.33m | 6:12AM0.25m | 6:09PM0.43m | 6:59AM0.25m | 7:10PM0.54m | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:35PM0.62m | 9:09AM0.25m | 10:23PM0.64m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | ESE 9 |
2839 | 2166 | 2894 | 2096 | 2198 | 543 | 1020 | 932 | 828 | 627 | 566 | 394 | 201 | 176 | 99 | 78 | 69 | 612 | 20 | 35 | 199 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | S 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 10 |
103 | 377 | 106 | 106 | 305 | 848 | 136 | 102 | 39 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 19 | 65 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 23 | 41 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | — | — | SSW 12 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | E 15 | S 17 | SW 23 | SSE 14 | SE 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 10 |
18 | 164 | 37 | 31 | — | — | 26 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 35 | 41 | 21 | 9 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | S 13 | — | SSE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — |
2184 | — | 2219 | — | 1879 | 869 | 757 | 542 | 396 | 288 | 271 | 276 | 288 | 220 | 155 | 191 | 299 | 766 | 485 | 351 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1277 | 1419 | 1413 | 142 | 1400 | 141 | 741 | 1363 | 71 | 71 | 139 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 94 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 24 |
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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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