Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, it's Rusty here, and I've got a good look at the surf ahead for the next couple of weeks. The long-range models are showing a pretty solid run of quality swell for Outside Corner, so let's get into it.

We're kicking off this Saturday the 25th of July with a nice clean start. The morning sees a 5ft SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period, glassing up under offshore ESE winds. The water's sitting at 79°, which is about average for the time of year. The combined energy is cooking at 1097 (moderate energy), and it's looking like excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break's optimum from the SW, and the offshore breeze will keep it clean. This is a strong start to the run.

The pattern holds through the weekend, but Sunday the 26th gets a bit lumpier. The swell bumps up to 7ft, but the period drops to 9 seconds, and the wind kicks up to a fresh 19 mph offshore. The energy drops a bit, and the shorter period is less appealing. It's still surfable for the experienced crew, but it's not the standout.

Now, Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th, we get a bit of a mixed bag. The wind stays strong offshore, sometimes hitting 25 mph, which makes paddling out a real battle. The swell is a mix of shorter period SE and some longer period SSW, but the energy is moderate. It's more of a waiting game for the real quality to come back.

The good stuff starts to return on Thursday the 30th of July. The morning sees a 5ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, moderate offshore breeze, and the energy climbs back up to 1263. The afternoon is even better with 1466 of energy. Then Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are where it starts to get really good. Friday afternoon has a 4ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, offshore breeze, and 1465 of energy, with excellent conditions. Saturday the 1st of August afternoon is a true standout: a 6ft SSW groundswell with a massive 18-second period, light offshore wind at 12 mph, and a combined energy of 2612 (strong energy). The swell direction is dead on the optimum, and the conditions are perfect for this reef and point break. This is the best on offer for the first week.

The run of quality keeps going through Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August. Sunday sees a 7ft SSW swell at 17 seconds and an enormous 2834 of energy. Monday is a touch smaller at 6ft but still with excellent conditions. The wind stays offshore, and the swell keeps pumping from the SSW. Crowds are possible at Outside Corner, so keep that in mind.

We get a slight shift on Tuesday the 4th of August as the wind goes cross-offshore, but the swell is still a solid 6ft from the SSW with a 15-second period and 1513 of energy. It's still clean, just not as perfect as the days before.

The pattern continues strong up to the end of the forecast. Friday the 7th of August is another big one. The afternoon sees an 8ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, moderate offshore wind, and a massive 4038 of energy (very strong energy). The water's still warm, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a true standout for the second week.

Saturday the 8th of August keeps the size at 8ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore in the afternoon, so it's still clean but not as glassy. The 8ft mark is getting into expert-only territory, so be honest with your ability.

We wrap up on Sunday the 9th with a 6ft SSW swell, and the afternoons are looking excellent again with offshore winds.

Overall, it's a fantastic run of surf for Outside Corner. The first week has a standout on Saturday the 1st of August, and the second week peaks on Friday the 7th of August. The consistency of the swell, the perfect direction, and the persistent offshore winds make this a solid period. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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