Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’ve got a good run of swell coming through for Outside Corner, starting Wednesday the 29th of July. It’s not going to be firing straight off the bat, but the pattern locks in early and keeps feeding through into the second week of August.

The water is sitting at 80° with no anomaly, so it’s about average for the time of year – nothing weird going on there.

Wednesday starts off a little average. Swell is around 4ft to 4ft from the SSW with a 14-second period – proper groundswell – but the energy is moderate at best (811). Wind is a fresh ESE offshore at 19 mph, so it’ll be clean, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. It’s rideable, but not the best start.

Thursday the 30th is a step up. Swell ticks to 5ft from the SSW, period hits 15 seconds, and the energy climbs to 1264 in the morning and 1534 in the arvo. Winds stay offshore, moderate from the SE in the afternoon. Still only a three out of ten in the data, so not a standout yet, but you can feel it building.

Now, Friday the 31st of July – this is where it gets interesting. The morning sees 4ft SSW swell, but the period is 17 seconds. That’s serious groundswell. Energy is 1469, and we’ve got a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE. The wave comment calls it excellent for experienced surfers. This is a point and reef break, so that long period is going to wrap in nicely. First real highlight of the forecast.

Saturday the 1st of August is excellent too. Morning has 5ft at 16 seconds (1689 energy) with a gentle offshore, and the afternoon bumps up to 6ft at 18 seconds (2447 energy) with a moderate offshore. Clean, solid, building.

Sunday the 2nd holds 7ft from the SSW at 16 seconds (2188 energy) with moderate offshore wind all day. Another excellent session for experienced surfers.

Monday the 3rd dips slightly to 6ft but still has 15-second period and moderate offshore conditions. Energy around 1465-1616. Solid, but not the peak.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are very consistent – 5ft to 6ft, 14-second period, clean winds. Wednesday arvo has a spike in period to 20 seconds (2341 energy) – that’s gonna be a treat for those who like long walls.

Thursday the 6th: swell pushes up to 8ft, 16-17 second period, energy over 3000. Moderate offshore. This is strong, powerful surf. For most surfers this is getting into expert territory.

Now, the real standout. Friday the 7th of August. This is the best on offer across the whole outlook. Morning: 10ft from the SSW at 19 seconds, with an energy reading of 8069. That’s pumping. The wind is a moderate offshore. It’s big, it’s clean, it’s powerful. This is a day for experienced surfers only – over 8ft means it’s expert level. Take it seriously.

Saturday the 8th holds at 8ft, still very solid, with fresh offshore wind in the morning and a moderate offshore in the arvo. Energy is still well over 3000.

Sunday the 9th keeps the 8ft swell, 16-second period, 3000+ energy. Morning is excellent. Afternoon goes cross-off but still clean.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th ease slightly to 8ft-7ft, but still with 14-15 second period and moderate offshore winds. Tuesday arvo has a 20-second period spike (3904 energy) but goes cross-off.

Wednesday the 12th of August: another standout morning. 8ft from the SSW at 18 seconds (4354 energy) with a moderate offshore. Then afternoon holds 8ft at 17 seconds (3712 energy). Excellent conditions, clean, powerful. Another top-tier day for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 13th winds down a bit – 7ft to 8ft, 16-second period, moderate offshore then cross-off. Still good, but the peak has passed.

All up, the two days to circle are Friday the 7th of August and Wednesday the 12th of August. Both have big, clean, long-period SSW groundswell and offshore winds. Outside Corner is a reef and point setup, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully. Expect solid waves and clean conditions. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so get in early for the bigger days.

Rusty.

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