Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Outside Corner.

This is a reef and point break that’s open to the swell and likes it coming from the SW. Water temp is sitting at 79°—pretty much normal for this time of year.

First surfable action hits on Sunday, July 26th. There’s a solid 8ft of SE swell with a 9-second period, pushing in under a fresh offshore breeze from the ESE. Clean, but it’s advanced-only territory. The energy is moderate (1742). By the afternoon, it drops to 7ft, still clean.

Monday the 27th, swell drops to 7ft but the wind cranks to 25 mph from the ESE. It’s offshore but strong—makes paddling a real battle. Period shortens to 8 seconds, energy drops (793). Not the best.

Tuesday the 28th, the size drops to 3ft, but the period jumps to 16 seconds. That’s long-period groundswell from the SSW. Energy is moderate (714), and conditions stay clean. Small, but that reef will shape it nicely.

Wednesday and Thursday the 29th and 30th, swell sits around 4ft to 5ft, period 14–15 seconds, energy climbing to 1259–1526. Clean offshore winds, but the surf is still marginal until Friday.

Friday, July 31st, things lock in. Swell around 4ft, 17-second period, energy strong at 1479. Wind drops to 12 mph from the SE. Clean, excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is the start of the good run.

Saturday, August 1st, builds to 5ft and then 6ft by the afternoon. Period 16–18 seconds, energy hits 1870. Light offshore wind. This is beautiful, clean, long-period groundswell. A standout.

Sunday, August 2nd, is the real gem. Morning 6ft, afternoon 7ft, both with 16–17 seconds, strong energy (1927 and 2367). Clean, offshore, powerful. This is the pick of the whole period. Crowds are possible and with this quality, expect company.

Monday the 3rd holds at 6ft, Tuesday the 4th at 6ft. Both days excellent, clean, with moderate offshore winds. Energy stays solid.

Wednesday the 5th drops to 5ft but gets a huge 19-second period in the afternoon—very long lines. Energy spikes to 1851. Still clean. Thursday the 6th pushes back to 7ft, 16 seconds, strong energy (2506). The afternoon cleans up nicely.

Friday the 7th holds at 6ft, Saturday the 8th reaches 8ft. Saturday afternoon goes cross-offshore but stays clean. Energy hits 2716—strong, powerful. Experts only.

Sunday the 9th keeps it going at 7ft, clean, long period, excellent. Monday the 10th tapers to 5ft with a fresher wind.

No gap at the start—surf is on from day one. The standout days are Sunday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 8th, with August 2nd being the best: 7ft from the SSW, 17 seconds, clean offshore winds, strong energy. If you’re advanced and can only pick one, that’s your day.

Rusty.

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