Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what we’ve got lined up for Outside Corner over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef and point set-up, exposed to the south-west, with a solid run of swell coming in. Water temp is sitting at 78°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

We kick off proper on Thursday the 13th with a pulse of SSW groundswell. Thursday morning’s seeing a solid 8 ft, with a very long period of 17 seconds and offshore ESE breeze at 16 mph. That’s a serious combo – clean, powerful, and plenty of energy (3965). A word of caution though: with that long period, the wave can get a bit too straight and fat on a beach break, but being a reef and point, Outside Corner should handle it beautifully. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s for the experienced crew only – this isn’t beginner territory. The afternoon builds to 10 ft, still offshore, and the energy ticks up even more (4103). If you can handle it, Thursday is a standout.

Friday the 14th is still pumping: 7 ft in the morning with that long 16-second period and clean offshore SE wind. The energy is still strong at 2956. The afternoon gets a bit more cross-off wind, so it won’t be as glassy, but still decent. Saturday the 15th has another 7 ft morning with gentle offshore ESE at 9 mph – really clean, reeling waves. That morning session is your pick for the weekend.

Sunday the 16th through to Monday the 24th sees a mix of solid swell, mostly in the 5 ft to 8 ft range, with plenty of days showing that excellent surf rating. The standouts in this stretch are Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th. On the 19th, you’ve got 8 ft to 8 ft, 18-second period SSW groundswell, clean offshore breeze all day, and energy readings pushing over 3500 to 4000. That’s world-class power. The 20th is similar: 10 ft in the morning with 16 seconds and 4071 energy – huge, clean, and demanding. This is expert-level, heavy water.

Friday the 21st sees the swell dip a touch to 7 ft, but it’s still clean offshore, though the wind picks up to 19 mph in the afternoon. Still good, just not the standout. Saturday the 22nd rallies back to 8 ft with offshore breeze – a solid day for those who missed the earlier peaks.

From Monday the 24th into the second week, things settle down. We’re looking at 5 ft to 7 ft waves, mostly in the 13-to-16-second range, and still with that lovely offshore ESE wind most days. The energy drops into the 1000s and low 2000s, so it’s moderate by comparison. Wednesday the 26th is interesting: a morning of 4 ft but with an 18-second period (1291 energy), so it’ll be clean and lined up, just not big. The afternoon picks up to 7 ft with 17 seconds – that’s a nice little pulse. Thursday the 27th holds 7 ft and 16 seconds with offshore wind, still a worthy session.

Crowds? Outside Corner can see a few people at times, especially on the better days, so don’t expect to have it totally empty when the swell is on.

If I have to pick the absolute best on offer – it’s Thursday 13th and Wednesday 19th / Thursday 20th. Those are the ones to circle.

Rusty.

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