Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and we’ve got a solid run-up on the boards for the next couple of weeks. All our focus is on one spot: Outside Corner. This is a reef and point setup, which means it handles the big, long-period groundswells we’re expecting. It’s an advanced wave, so leave the foam boards at home.

The water is sitting at 78° right now, which is about 0.9° warmer than the average for this time of year. That’s basically normal, not freaky warm or cold.

We kick off this Saturday, August 8th. The morning is the real deal. We’re looking at 8ft of SSW swell pulsing in with a 16-second period. That’s long, clean, and powerful. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE, locking it in glassy. The combined energy is a solid 3113 (moderate to strong). This is a standout window for experienced surfers, and honestly, the best on offer in the near term. The afternoon holds similar size and direction, but it stays just as good.

Sunday, August 9th, the swell backs off a fraction to 7ft, still a long 16-second period from the SSW. The wind stays offshore, but the morning session has a "marginal" tag on it, probably a tide issue. The afternoon cleans up nicely, though. Solid paddling out there.

Monday, August 10th, is a tricky one. The morning has 6ft of swell, but the period jumps to 19 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell, and at a point break like this, it’ll be lined up and juicy. The energy is pumping at 3713 (moderate to strong). The afternoon, however, sees the size jump to 10ft, but the wind swings cross-offshore. It’s clean, but at that size, it’s only for the brave.

Tuesday, August 11th, is the absolute gem of the first week. The morning has 10ft of SSW swell, 17-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the SE. The combined energy is massive at 5364 (very strong). This is exceptional surf for expert surfers. If you’re in the water, you’re in for a session. The afternoon drops to 8ft but is still a solid choice.

The rest of that week—Wednesday through Friday—holds consistent 7ft to 10ft SSW swell, with offshore winds holding strong most days. Thursday the 13th has another 10ft day with very strong energy (4805). Friday the 14th gets a bit choppy with cross-offshore winds, so pick your tide.

There’s a gap in the absolute top-tier quality on Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th, but the swell is still 6ft to 7ft, and the winds are light. It’s still fun, but not the standout.

Monday, August 17th, the size drops to 5ft, and we start to see the energy fade (1057, weak). The next few days are smaller, but the wind stays clean.

Now, looking into the second week, we’ve got a big pulse coming. Tuesday, August 18th, shows a promising afternoon with 7ft of swell and a 19-second period, with energy jumping to 4581 (very strong). That’s a good sign.

But the real long-range standouts are on Wednesday, August 19th, and Thursday, August 20th. Wednesday morning has 10ft from the SW, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore. That’s a strong blow, but it’s offshore, so it’ll be clean. Thursday the 20th is the big one, though. The afternoon session has 10ft of SSW swell, a 17-second period, a moderate offshore wind, and combined energy of 5219 (very strong). This is forecast as exceptional for expert surfers. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the charts, but it’s got the most potential of the whole run.

The final weekend, August 22nd and 23rd, sees the swell drop back to 7ft to 8ft, with the wind picking up to fresh on Sunday. It’s still surfable, but the magic is gone.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is this Saturday morning, August 8th, for the clean, powerful 8ft swell, and the big long-range promise of Thursday, August 20th afternoon. If you’re a grom, stay out of the water on the 10ft days. This is a point break, so the long period will make for some long, fast walls.

Rusty, signing off.

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