Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks. It’s all about one spot: Outside Corner, a reef and point setup that’s exposed to the swell and likes it from the southwest. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The overall pattern is a long, drawn-out run of rideable but not always firing surf. There’s a lot of offshore wind in the mix, which is a huge plus for keeping things clean, but the wave quality is often held back by tricky tides or inconsistent energy. The combined swell energy bounces around a fair bit, from moderate to strong – we’re talking values between 516 and 2998, so there’s definitely power in the water at times, but it’s not a constant roar.

We kick off on Saturday the 18th with a moderate 5ft SW swell, a very long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and for a reef and point like Outside Corner, that’s a good thing. It’s clean with a fresh offshore breeze, but the energy is moderate (912). A solid start, but not a standout.

Through Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th, the swell holds around 4ft to 5ft, still from the SW. The wind stays offshore, but the energy is moderate. Monday afternoon sees a bump to 7ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps to strong (2317). That’s starting to get interesting, but it’s still a bit of a mixed bag.

Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd are more of the same: clean, offshore conditions, but the swell drops a touch. The one standout in this first week is shaping up for Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th. That’s when the forecast really starts to hum. On Monday the 28th, we’ve got a solid 5ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and a moderate breeze offshore. The energy is strong (1666). But Tuesday the 29th is the real gem: 5ft SSW swell, a 16-second period, moderate offshore wind, and the energy is strong (1357). The call is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the best of the bunch early on – clean, powerful, and that reef will be holding the lines well with that long period.

After that, things settle into a pattern of smaller, cleaner days through the 30th and 31st, before another promising window opens up on Saturday the 1st of August. We’re looking at 6ft to 6ft SW swell, 15-16 second periods, moderate offshore breezes, and strong energy (2010 to 2230). That’s another excellent session for those who know the lineup.

Now, a word of caution: the long-range window around Sunday the 2nd of August shows a bigger 7ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and strong energy (2998). That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is still offshore, but at that size, and with that period, it’s going to be a serious, heavy wave. This is for experts only, and even then, the tide conditions might be questionable. It’s promising, but it’s a long way out, so don’t get your hopes too high just yet.

The bottom line: Outside Corner is the only game in town, and it’s got a steady diet of clean, offshore wind and consistent swell. The absolute best bets are the 28th-29th of July and the 1st of August. Mark your calendar.

Rusty.

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