Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's talk about the surf at Outside Corner for the next couple of weeks. It's a reef and point set-up, exposed to the swell, and there's a decent run of waves on the way, though it starts off a little soft.

For the first few days, from Tuesday the 8th to Thursday the 10th, we're looking at waves in the 6ft to 8ft range, from the SSW. The energy is moderate to strong, with readings like 2916 and 3469. The wind is cross-offshore, and there's some rain around on Tuesday. It's clean, but the forecast is noting some questionable tide conditions. It's surfable, but not the best of the period. Water temp is 79°, which is about average for the time of year.

Now, from Friday the 11th, things start to clean up properly. The wind swings more offshore, and we've got that sweet SW groundswell. The energy drops a bit to around 2087, but the quality goes up. We're seeing 5ft to 7ft surf with periods of 14 to 18 seconds. This is where it starts to get good for the experienced crew. The period is long, which is great for a reef and point break like this – it'll hold its shape nicely.

The weekend, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th, looks excellent. Saturday has a smaller pulse around 5ft to 5ft but still with that clean offshore. Sunday the swell kicks back up to 6ft and 7ft with a 17-18 second period, and energy is up around 2512. The winds are offshore all day. This is where you want to be out there. The crowd factor is something to keep in mind though – it says 'sometimes', so you might get some company out at the peak.

The following week, from Monday the 14th through Thursday the 17th, keeps the good vibes rolling. We've got consistent 6ft to 6ft SW/SSW swell with solid 15-16 second periods. Winds stay offshore, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate, but the quality is consistently good. This is a great stretch of surf – not huge, but really clean and well-shaped. The standout in this run is probably Thursday the 17th with energy pushing back up to 2216.

The trend holds into Friday 18th, but by the afternoon, the wind goes cross-offshore and it gets a bit marginal. Saturday 19th looks like a good one with a lighter breeze, perfect for the morning.

We've got another pulse of similar swell for Sunday 20th, with 7ft surf in the morning. A nice way to spend the weekend.

The start of the following week, Monday 21st, is still okay, with clean conditions and 5ft to 5ft surf, but the energy is starting to fade. Then, there's a bit of a lull. Tuesday 22nd sees the size drop right down to 3ft in the morning, though the period is a very long 21 seconds. The energy picks up in the afternoon though, up to 2565.

But here's the real standout, and it's a long-range call for Wednesday, September 23rd. The forecast is pointing at a proper pulse of swell. The morning has 7ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period and gentle offshore winds. The energy jumps right up to 4060, which is strong. This looks like the best day of the entire run. It's a week and a half away, so we can't lock it in, but if it comes together, this will be the one to go for. The size is getting up there, so it's for the more experienced surfers, and it's definitely not for beginners.

So, to sum it up, the early part of the period is okay, but the real quality starts from Friday and holds through the middle of next week, with the standout call being Wednesday the 23rd. Outside Corner will be handling the swell well; just be mindful of the crowds when it's at its best.

Rusty.

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