Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day surfers, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards at Outside Corner, so let’s get into it. This is a reef and point setup exposed to the SW, and it’s fairly consistent, so you can expect plenty of action over the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

We kick off on Thursday, 30 July, with a SSW swell pushing 5ft, period at 15 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell with good energy. The wind’s blowing offshore from the ESE at 16 mph, so it’s clean and lined up. The combined swell energy is sitting at 1261 (moderate wave energy), but the morning’s a bit marginal with tide questions. Still, it’s surfable. Thursday afternoon sees the wind pick up to 19 mph from the SE, still offshore, energy jumps to 1535, but the tide issues linger.

Friday, 31 July, shapes up nicely. Morning comes with a SSW swell at 4ft, but the period stretches to 17 seconds – that’s some serious long-period groundswell. Wind’s light offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, clean as a whistle. Energy sits at 1485 (moderate), and the waves are excellent for experienced surfers. The long period means you’ll want to be out at this point break, as beach breaks might get a bit straight. Afternoon’s still clean with cross-off wind.

Saturday, 1 August, is a standout. Morning has a 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, gentle offshore breeze from the SE at 9 mph – glassy conditions, lads. Energy’s moderate at 1566. Then the afternoon: swell jumps to 6ft, 18-second period, wind stays offshore at 12 mph, and the energy goes to 2427 (strong wave energy). That’s a proper session, clean and punchy.

Sunday, 2 August, keeps the goods coming: 7ft SSW swell, 17-second period in the morning, offshore breeze at 12 mph, energy 2267 (strong). Afternoon holds similar size with a 16-second period, energy 2110. Both sessions are excellent for experienced surfers. Monday and Tuesday stay solid with 6ft SSW swell, 14–15-second periods, and consistent offshore winds. Crowds are listed as sometimes, so you might have company, but it’s worth it.

Now, into the second week, the pulse keeps rolling. Wednesday, 5 August, has 6ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and moderate offshore wind. Energy’s 1530 in the morning, jumping to 2184 in the afternoon (strong). Thursday, 6 August, sees the swell hit 8ft, 17-second period, with a fresh offshore breeze from the ESE at 19 mph – powerful, clean waves, but energy’s up at 2987 (strong to very strong). That’s getting big, so it’s for experts only. Friday, 7 August, holds 7ft SSW swell, 16-second period, with fresh offshore winds again.

The real standout in the long-range is Friday, 14 August. The morning brings a whopping 12ft SSW swell, 17-second period, with offshore breeze at 12 mph. The energy reading is 7100 – that’s very strong wave energy, and the forecast calls it exceptional for expert surfers. This is a big, powerful swell, and if you’ve got the skill, it’ll be a day to remember. Afternoon holds similar size but cross-off winds. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get in early.

Overall, the whole 16-day window is filled with surf – no gaps here. The best on offer is Saturday afternoon, 1 August, for that clean 6ft, 18-second groundswell, and the big one on Friday, 14 August, for the die-hards. Keep an eye on the tides and enjoy.

Rusty.

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