Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards at Outside Corner, kicking off Monday the 3rd of August and stretching through to Tuesday the 18th. The whole window is dominated by a persistent, long-period SSW groundswell, so the energy is coming from the right direction for this exposed reef and point setup. The water temp is sitting at 79°F, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The week starts off nicely. Monday morning the 3rd, we’re looking at a clean 6ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and light offshore ESE winds. The water will be glassy and the waves will have some real push. The combined energy is strong, in the thousands. This is a great session for advanced surfers. The wind holds offshore through the afternoon, with a similar 5ft swell, though it does pick up a bit, but still clean.

Tuesday and Wednesday follow the same pattern: 5ft to 6ft SSW swell, consistent 14-15 second periods, and moderate offshore winds from the ESE. The energy stays solid. These are all excellent conditions for competent surfers, though the crowds can be around sometimes, so keep that in mind.

Thursday the 6th, the swell starts to build. We’re seeing 7ft with a 17-second period in the morning, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore. That’s a lot of wind, and while it’s offshore, it’s going to be a bit of a battle out there. The energy is getting serious. This is more for the experienced crew, and the conditions are a bit marginal.

Now, the standout period. Friday the 7th through to Monday the 10th is where it’s at. Friday morning delivers a solid 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, moderate offshore wind, and massive energy. This is world-class for the experts. The afternoon is even bigger on the energy front. Saturday the 8th holds similar 8ft surf, and by Sunday the 9th, it’s still pumping at 7ft. Monday the 10th, the period jumps to 18 seconds, with a 5ft swell in the morning, but the energy is still huge. The afternoon sees a 8ft swell and a cross-off wind, which gets a bit messy.

The real highlight, though, is Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning session is firing: 10ft of SSW groundswell, a 16-second period, and gentle offshore winds. The combined energy is massive – that’s a lot of power. This is only for advanced and expert surfers, as it’s well over 8ft. The afternoon is still big at 8ft, though the wind goes cross-off, so it’s not as clean.

After that, the swell drops back a touch but stays consistent. Wednesday the 12th through to the end of the window, we’re seeing 6ft to 7ft surf, with moderate offshore winds and good energy. The last few days into the 18th, the swell is still there, but the periods get shorter again, and the winds are a bit more variable.

Overall, if you’re an advanced surfer, the window from Friday the 7th to Tuesday the 11th is the best bet. The 11th is the true standout. The consistent offshore winds and long-period SSW groundswell will give you some of the best waves of the forecast. Don’t expect much for beginners, as it’s a solid stretch of bigger surf.

Rusty.

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