Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming our way.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but it starts off a bit slow. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Wednesday the 29th of July, and it’s honestly not much to write home about. That first day is a bit of a tease, with the swell still finding its feet.

Wednesday afternoon, Outside Corner is seeing 4ft of SSW swell, with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 819. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 18 mph, keeping things clean. The water temp is 79°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s surfable, but it’s not the main event.

Thursday the 30th picks up nicely. Morning brings 5ft from the SSW, with the period stretching out to 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy coming through, and the combined energy jumps to 1251 (moderate). Offshore wind again at 15 mph. By the afternoon, the energy is up to 1544, still clean. The surf is building, and you can feel it.

Now, Friday the 31st of July is where it starts to get really good. Clear skies, offshore wind at 12 mph, and 4ft of super clean 17-second SSW groundswell. The energy is solid at 1487. With that long period, the waves will have plenty of push and shape, and the gaps between sets will give you a breather. This is a top-notch session for experienced surfers, and the crowd is only a *sometimes* thing here, so you might get a few waves to yourself.

Saturday the 1st of August is another standout. The morning is gentle offshore wind at 9 mph, with 5ft of 16-second swell. But the afternoon is the real gem: 6ft from the SSW, a smoking 18-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 2427. That’s proper power. The wind stays light offshore at 9 mph. The water will be glassy, the waves will have real weight, and this is a classic Outside Corner day.

Sunday the 2nd of August keeps the momentum going with 7ft of SSW swell at 17 seconds, with moderate offshore ESE winds. The energy is 2208. This is still excellent, but we’re moving into bigger territory. Anything over 8ft is for experts only, so keep that in mind as we look ahead.

The whole first week, right through to Wednesday the 5th of August, is a steady diet of 5ft to 7ft SSW swell, with consistent offshore winds and clean conditions. The energy stays in the strong range (1200-2300). This is a great run.

Then, Thursday the 6th of August, we see the swell start to pump up. 8ft of SSW swell, 17 seconds, and the energy hits 3042 (very strong). The wind is still offshore at 15 mph. This is proper, heavy surf. Only for those who know what they’re doing.

The run of big swell continues into the second week. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th stay solid at 7ft to 8ft, with strong energy and fresh offshore winds. The wind is a bit stronger now, 18 mph, but it’s offshore, so it’s still clean.

The absolute peak of the whole forecast looks like Monday the 10th of August. We’re talking 8ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 3823 (very strong). The wind is a moderate offshore breeze at 12 mph. This is a serious, powerful swell. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but for the experienced crew, this is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon turns a bit cross-off, but the morning window is pure gold.

The swell stays solid through to the end of the 16-day window, with 7ft to 8ft, and plenty of strong energy readings. The wind holds mostly offshore or cross-off, keeping it rideable. There’s a bit of rain possible on the 9th and 12th, but nothing that’ll ruin the session.

The Bottom Line: The best on offer is the afternoon of Saturday the 1st of August, with that 6ft, 18-second groundswell and light offshore wind. It’s a beautiful, powerful, clean session. The second big standout is the morning of Monday the 10th of August for the heavy hitters – 8ft of raw energy. Don’t sleep on the whole first week, though; it’s consistently good.

Keep your eyes on the horizon, and the tides in your favour.

Rusty.

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