Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's break down what's heading our way. We've got one spot doing all the talking, so let's listen.

That spot is Outside Corner, a reef and point break that's made for southwest swell. This is a spot for the advanced crew only. Water temp is pretty standard for this time of the year.

We kick off on Monday the 17th with a clean 5-foot SSW swell, a 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the ESE. Wave energy is moderate at 911. It's fine, but nothing to write home about. The stoke starts building on Tuesday the 18th. The swell bumps up to 6 feet, the period stretches to 16 seconds, and the energy jumps into strong territory (2883). Still clean offshore wind. This is where the fun begins.

Wednesday the 19th is the big dog. We're talking about a proper 8-foot to 8-foot SSW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds. That's huge energy on the charts, hitting 3575 to 4103. That's a lot of power. At a point and reef, that long period means long, grinding lines. But anything over 8 feet is for experts only. The wind locks in from the ESE, so it’ll be glassy perfection. This is the day. Thursday the 20th stays solid with 8-foot SW swell and offshore winds.

Things ease a bit into the weekend. Friday the 21st has a funky morning session but a solid 8-foot pulse by the afternoon. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd see the wind go a little cross-off from the SE. The swell hangs in the 7-foot to 7-foot range. Still great for the advanced surfer, just not as perfect as Wednesday.

The second week stays active. Monday the 24th through Wednesday the 26th are clean with consistent 4-foot to 7-foot SSW swell. The energy drops day by day, but it's still a nice run. Crowds could be a factor here.

Keep an eye on Thursday the 27th of August – it's a bit of a longer-range call, but it’s shaping up with a clean 6-foot SSW swell, a 15-second period, and light offshore winds. That's a great call for the reef. And then Sunday the 30th of August is another highlight with a very long period SW groundswell (19 seconds), a 4-foot to 5-foot face, and clean offshore breezes. That long period groundswell on a point break like this is a special thing.

From the 28th of August onward, the wind gets more inconsistent and the swell goes a bit south. There's still surf, but that perfect offshore window starts to close.

The Bottom Line: circle Wednesday the 19th through Friday the 21st of August for the biggest, cleanest, most powerful swell of the run. After that, the 27th and 30th are also promising. This wave is a deep-water reef, so it's raw and powerful. Don't take it lightly.

Til' next time,

Rusty

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