Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s brewing for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you. The first few days are going to be a bit of a tease – the swell is there, but it’s not quite hitting its stride. The real magic is in the second week, and honestly, it’s the kind of run that’ll have you staring at the forecast on the daily. The standout is going to be early August, when the ocean really starts to wake up.

Let’s start with the early days. We’ve got a solid run of offshore wind, which is a gift, but the wave heights are a bit mixed. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are looking clean, with heights around 4ft coming from the SSW, but the energy is only moderate at around 800. The period is long, around 14 to 17 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell, but it’s just not packing the punch we want. Saturday the 25th sees a little bump in size to 5ft, and the energy climbs to 1179, which is a step in the right direction. Still, the forecast is saying these are marginal days, so don’t cancel your plans for anything else.

Then we hit Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, and things get a bit more interesting for the wrong reasons. The swell jumps up to 7ft to 8ft, but it’s a short-period SE windswell at 8 to 9 seconds, and the wind is howling at 25 mph. The energy is strong at around 1100, but the wind is so strong and the period so short that it’s going to be a mess. It’s a strong offshore, so it’ll be clean, but it’s going to be a battle to paddle into. Honestly, for a beach and reef setup like this, that wind and short period is more of a kite surfer’s dream than a paddle surfer’s. This is expert territory only.

The start of the following week, the 28th through the 31st, is a bit of a lull. The swell drops back to 3ft to 4ft, and while the wind stays offshore, the energy is just not there. It’s a bit of a waiting game.

Now, here’s where it gets good. From Saturday the 1st of August, the ocean really turns on. The swell starts to hit a consistent 6ft to 6ft, and the period is a gorgeous 17 seconds, coming from the SSW. The energy is strong, climbing from 1662 all the way up to 3051 by Sunday the 2nd. The wind is a gentle to moderate offshore, which means absolutely pristine conditions. This is the kind of setup that has you grinning ear to ear. The best on offer is Sunday the 2nd of August, with that 6ft, 17-second groundswell and light offshore wind. It’s a serious session for experienced surfers.

The run continues through the first week of August. Tuesday the 4th is a standout for the big wave hunters – the swell hits 8ft with a 17-second period, and the energy is massive at 3663. The wind is a gentle offshore, so it’s going to be a clean, powerful, and very heavy day. This is only for the experts. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th settle back to a still-very-good 6ft, with steady offshore winds. Friday the 7th sees another bump to 7ft, keeping the excellent run alive.

The break is Outside Corner, a reef and point setup that’s exposed to the SW, which is exactly where this swell is coming from. It’s fairly consistent and grooms up well with this offshore direction. The water temperature is a very pleasant 79°, which is right on the money for this time of year. Keep in mind, this spot is for advanced surfers, and it can get crowded sometimes, so be prepared to share the peak.

The long-range stuff from the 1st to the 7th of August is promising, but as always with a two-week forecast, it’s not set in stone. Still, the signs are there for a proper run of waves.

Rusty.

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