Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf setting up at Outside Corner, a reef and point break that’s exposed to the SW swell. The water is sitting at 79° – that’s pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no weirdness there.

The first proper action kicks off Monday, August 3rd, with a clean 6ft SSW groundswell rolling in at 15 seconds. That’s a long period, giving the waves some real punch and shape. Wind is light offshore from the SE, so the surface is going to be glassy. The combined energy is pumping at 1465 – that’s moderate to strong energy, and it feels it. This is excellent for experienced surfers, and it’s the kind of day where you feel the ocean has some serious intent. Monday afternoon holds similar, just a touch smaller at 5ft but still clean.

Tuesday and Wednesday (4th and 5th) keep the same vibe: 5ft to 6ft, consistent offshore ESE wind, and that long period groundswell. The energy stays solid, between 1148 and 1629. The break is fairly consistent, but crowds are possible here, so get out early to beat the pack.

Now, Thursday the 6th, the swell picks up to 7ft, and the period jumps to 17 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. The energy is now strong at 2513. But the wind is freshening to 19 mph, and while it’s still offshore, it’s going to get a bit bumpy. The rating drops a notch. This is still expert territory, but the chop will make it messy.

Friday the 7th is the real standout. Friday morning sees 8ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and moderate offshore wind. The energy is huge at 3143. Then Friday afternoon is the pick: 8ft, 16-second period, and the same clean offshore wind. The energy is 3635. The waves will be big, powerful, and lined up. This is a day for the experienced crew only – over 8ft is no joke. But if you’ve got the skills, it’s going to be epic.

Saturday the 8th has a similar size (8ft to 8ft) but the wind is a bit stronger again, so it’s not as clean. Still good for experts, but not the top pick.

The swell drops back a bit Sunday and Monday (9th and 10th) but then Monday afternoon the 10th sees a spike to 10ft with a 19-second period – that’s massive, very long period groundswell. The energy is 4687. That’s a proper big-wave day. Only for the brave. The wind is cross-offshore, so expect some texture.

The second week is a continuation of the same pattern. The real standout this week is Thursday, August 13th. Morning and afternoon both show 10ft SSW swell, 18- and 17-second periods, and moderate offshore ESE wind. The energy is 5600 and 5459 – that’s very strong, deep ocean energy. This is exceptional surf for expert surfers. The waves will be heavy, powerful, and demanding. If you’re not ready for that size, stay on the beach.

Friday the 14th stays big at 8ft to 8ft, still clean. The following weekend (15th and 16th) the swell fades to 4ft to 6ft, but the wind picks up to 22 mph, making it choppy. Not great.

Monday the 17th has a 6ft swell with a 20-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, but it’s small. The energy is 3055, which is moderate. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the waves might be a bit slow and fat.

Tuesday the 18th finishes the run with a solid 8ft swell, 16-second period, clean offshore wind, and energy at 3613. That’s a strong, clean end to the period.

The best of the best? Friday August 7th afternoon and Thursday August 13th. Both are big, clean, and powerful. For the expert only.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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