Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a bit of a slow burner, but the payoff looks massive.

We’re looking at Outside Corner – a reef and point set-up that’s exposed to the SW swell. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th of July, we’ve got some clean, offshore ESE winds, but the swell is small – around 3ft to 4ft. It’s a long period groundswell from the SSW (15-17 seconds), which is quality, but the energy is only moderate (energy values around 839-1089). It’s rideable for the experienced crew, but nothing to write home about. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th see a bump in size to 7ft-7ft, but the period drops right off to just 8-9 seconds and the wind picks up to a strong breeze. That’s a messy, short-period windswell – not great for this kind of break. The energy is still moderate to strong (768-1066), but the quality just isn’t there for a good paddle.

We’ve got a bit of a lull through the middle of the week. Tuesday the 28th through Thursday the 30th of July, we’re back to smaller SSW groundswell (3ft-5ft) with a decent period of 14-16 seconds. The winds stay offshore and fresh, keeping the surface clean. The energy is building from moderate to strong (744-1461), and it’s a solid choice for a quiet session, especially if you’re looking for a long, smooth wave.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. From Friday the 31st of July right through to Tuesday the 4th of August, this is the standout window. The swell from the SSW kicks up, and the period stays long (16-18 seconds). By Friday the 31st, we’re seeing 4ft of clean, long-period groundswell, and the energy is starting to get strong at 1549-1564. The wind is a light to moderate ESE offshore. This is beautiful, clean, lined-up surf.

The real highlight, though, is Saturday the 1st of August through Sunday the 2nd of August. Saturday afternoon swings up to 6ft with an 18-second period and a massive energy reading of 2577. Sunday the 2nd is the absolute pick: morning sees 6ft, 16-second period and energy of 3030, and by the afternoon we’re looking at 8ft from the SSW with an 18-second period and a monster energy reading of 3407. This is proper, powerful, long-period groundswell. The wind is light offshore. For a reef and point break like Outside Corner, this is going to be world-class. The waves will be big, clean, and have serious push. It’s not for beginners – anything over 5ft is getting stout, and 8ft is expert territory. But for the advanced crew, this is the session you wait for. Expect crowds though – it’s a spot that gets busy when it’s on.

The start of the next week, Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th, keeps the quality high with 6ft-8ft SSW swell and 16-17 second periods, with energy readings still through the roof (3013-3643). The winds stay offshore, though it’s a bit fresher on Monday. It’s still excellent, but the peak of the swell is those Sunday arvo sets.

After that, things taper off. Wednesday the 5th through Friday the 7th of August, the swell drops back to 5ft-7ft, and the energy comes down to the 1000-1600 range. Still clean, still fun, but not the same level of power. Then Saturday the 8th of August sees a new pulse of SW swell, with a 20-second period and strong energy of 2895 by the afternoon, but the morning has rain showers and a fresh breeze. It’s a promising sign for the long-range, but less certain this far out.

Best on offer: The standout is without a doubt Sunday the 2nd of August at Outside Corner. The combination of big, powerful 8ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period, light offshore winds, and that massive wave energy (3407) is going to produce some of the best waves of the whole outlook. If you’re an experienced surfer, you do not want to miss that afternoon session.

Rusty.

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