Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks at the only spot that’s got our attention.

We’re talking about a proper reef-and-point setup that just loves a solid SW groundswell. The water’s sitting at 79°, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

Starting Wednesday, September 2nd, we’ve got a clean 6ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 16-second period and a moderate offshore breeze out of the SE. The combined energy is strong at 1750. It’s looking tidy, though the grades suggest it’s just a touch off perfect—maybe a tide thing. Still, a solid way to kick things off.

Thursday the 3rd stays clean and offshore, with the swell easing from 5ft down to 5ft through the day. The period stays long, and the energy backs off a touch (1186, then 903). The afternoon session looks very good, so if you can sneak out, that’s the move.

Friday the 4th is a real standout. Morning has some clouds but clean 5ft swell from the SW at 14 seconds. The real gem is Friday afternoon: clear skies, same size swell, but the energy jumps back to a solid 1106. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SE. This is the kind of session that’ll have you stoked—clean, lined-up, and uncrowded if you play it right.

Saturday the 5th brings a new pulse. We’re seeing 7ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, and the energy jumps way up to 2023. The wind switches to a cross-off, so it’s clean but not glassy. The notes call it marginal, probably due to tide, but for a strong surfer, there’s plenty of grunt.

Sunday the 6th through Tuesday the 8th sees the swell hanging in the 5ft to 7ft range, all from the SSW. Periods stay long (14-19 seconds). The wind stays cross-off, keeping things clean. The big standout here is Tuesday afternoon, September 8th: 8ft of SSW groundswell with an 18-second period and a monster energy reading of 6014. That’s serious power. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean, but at this size and period, it’s for experts only. The wave will be heavy, fast, and demanding.

Wednesday the 9th keeps it pumping with another 8ft SSW swell in the morning (16-second period, 3100 energy). Excellent for those with the skills. The afternoon drops to 7ft, still clean.

From Thursday the 10th through to Thursday the 17th, the pattern is consistent. We’re looking at steady 5ft to 8ft SSW swells, all with long periods (14-17 seconds). The wind stays mostly offshore or light cross-off, keeping the surface clean. The energy values are mostly strong (1000-2800 range), so there’s always something to work with.

My pick of the whole run: Tuesday afternoon, September 8th for the sheer power (but expert only). For a more manageable standout, Friday afternoon, September 4th with 5ft clean SW swell and light offshore wind is a beauty.

One thing to keep in mind: these are long-period groundswells (14-19 seconds), so the sets will be well-spaced with plenty of push. This spot handles that kind of energy perfectly. Not a beach break kind of swell—this is where you want to be for a proper, drawn-out wave.

Overall, it’s a cracking 16 days ahead. The near-term is reliable; the long-range looks just as promising, though we all know forecasts can wobble. Get on it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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