Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for this next stretch and, well, we’ve got a proper run of swell on the cards. The only show in town is Outside Corner, a reef and point setup that's exposed to the south-west and it's about to get hammered with consistent, quality groundswell. The water temp is sitting at 79°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the 5/4 just yet.

We're kicking off this Thursday, the 3rd of September. The swell is already on the push with a 5ft south-west groundswell running at a very long 15 seconds. The wind is coming out of the south-east at 15 mph, blowing straight offshore, making for clean, groomed lines. The energy is moderate (903), but it's a solid start.

Friday the 4th keeps the same vibe. We're looking at 5ft swell from the south-west, with a 14 second period. The wind stays offshore from the south-east at 12–15 mph, keeping the faces clean. The energy is still moderate (742–834), and it’s a great way to ease into the weekend.

Now, Saturday the 5th is where things get interesting. The swell jumps to 7ft on the morning, pushing 7ft in the afternoon, coming from the south-south-west. The period is a solid 16 seconds. The wind is a moderate breeze from the south-east, but it goes cross-offshore in the afternoon, which will still keep the waves pretty clean. The energy is starting to get strong (2023–2028). This is solid, but at 7ft, beginners might find it a bit of a handful.

Sunday the 6th sees the swell peak at 7ft with a 17 second period from the south-south-west, and the combined energy is a beefy 3094. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the south-east at 12 mph. The waves will have serious power, but the cross-off wind might put a little bump on the face. It’s still good, but not the absolute cleanest of the run.

From Monday the 7th through the start of the following week, the swell holds in the 7ft to 8ft range, with periods between 13 and 18 seconds. The wind is a steady cross-offshore breeze from the south-south-east. The energy stays strong (1748–3250). The standouts here are definitely the mornings of Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th, where the swell is solid and the wind is lighter, a gentle breeze. It’s top-tier stuff for experienced surfers, but for the average punter, that kind of size and power is a serious paddle.

Then, we get a real treat. From Saturday the 12th, the wind swings back to true offshore, coming from the south-east. The swell is a slightly smaller but still very respectable 5ft to 5ft from the south-west, with 14–15 second periods. The energy is moderate to strong (1095–1600). This is the window for the biggest crowd, as the conditions are just about perfect for everyone.

But the absolute standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Monday the 14th of September. The early morning session is looking like the best of the whole run. We’ve got a 7ft south-west swell with a 17 second period, and the combined energy is a massive 3017. The wind is a clean offshore breeze from the east-south-east at 15 mph. By the afternoon, the swell is 8ft and the energy hits 3227. It’s the perfect storm of size, period, and clean offshore wind. This is a serious, heavy wave for the crew who know what they’re doing.

The quality continues right through to the end of the forecast on Friday the 18th of September. On that Friday morning, we see another solid pulse of 8ft south-west swell with a 17 second period, and energy up at 3348. The wind is offshore from the south-east. It’s a long-range promise, but it looks like a barnstormer.

The only downside? Outside Corner is listed as "sometimes" crowded, and with a run this consistent, you can bet the local pack will be out. It’s a reef and point break, so that long-period groundswell (15-17 seconds) will wrap in beautifully, making for some proper, long, grinding walls. It’s not a beginner spot, especially when it’s over 7ft, which is most of the time here. This is for the experienced crew.

Rusty, signing off.

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