Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell aimed at Outside Corner, a reef and point setup that loves a good SW direction. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary there.

The week kicks off with a proper pulse. Thursday 9th July sees a solid 7ft SSW swell rolling in with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is strong at 2171. The wind is a fresh offshore from the ESE, keeping things clean. The size is pushing into expert territory, but the point setup handles this kind of power well. Friday 10th holds similar energy, with 6ft at 16 seconds, still clean with that ESE breeze. Saturday 11th morning still has some size at 5ft, but the real standout is Saturday afternoon: the swell drops to 5ft, wind is a moderate offshore, and the conditions are set for some excellent, clean waves. It’s a quality window for experienced surfers – the long period will keep the sets organised and the paddle-outs manageable.

Sunday 12th through Monday 13th morning sees the swell dip to under 3ft, but hold on. Monday 13th afternoon throws a curveball: a 3ft swell but with a 21-second period, and the energy jumps to 1237. That’s a very long, powerful groundswell for its height. It’ll be clean with a moderate offshore, and for experienced surfers, it’s excellent – the reef will shape it up nicely.

Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th see a return of strong energy, with 6ft-6ft SSW swells and fresh offshore winds. The energy readings are up around 2274 to 2603 – that’s serious power. This is back in the expert zone, but the point break will handle it. The wind stays favourable, so it’s a lot of clean, heavy surf.

The second week settles into a more moderate pattern. From Thursday 16th July through to the end of the run, we’re seeing 4ft to 6ft SSW swells, with periods ranging from 14 to 20 seconds. The wind remains mostly offshore or cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. The energy is moderate to strong, staying in the three-digit range. A couple of notable moments: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th have 5ft-6ft SW swells with moderate energy, clean and workable. Then Tuesday 21st July afternoon shapes up nicely – 6ft SSW at 16 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze, and the score reflects excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The last few days, from Wednesday 22nd onward, drop back to 4ft-4ft, but the period holds up well, and the wind stays clean, offering some tidy, less demanding waves.

Overall, the standout window is the first weekend, especially Saturday 11th afternoon, and the Monday 13th afternoon long-period gem. The whole run is dominated by consistent offshore winds and a favourable SW direction, so Outside Corner is the spot to watch.

Rusty.

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