Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, and honestly, it’s looking like a proper stretch of quality waves. The window kicks off right now and keeps pumping through the first week, with a standout event a bit further out that’s worth keeping an eye on.

The action starts on the 31st of July with a clean 4ft SSW groundswell at Outside Corner. The energy is pretty strong already, with a combined energy reading of 1475, and that offshore breeze is doing its job. This is a reef and point setup, so the long period swell works well here – it’s not going to close out or get messy. Water temp is 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year, nothing strange there.

The first few days of August keep the good times rolling. The 1st and 2nd see the swell push up to 6ft and 7ft, with the period staying in that sweet spot around 16-18 seconds. The energy reads are climbing too, getting into the 2000s, which is proper moderate-strong stuff. Still all offshore, still clean. This is the kind of forecast that gets you out of bed early.

The 3rd and 4th drop off a touch, back to the 5ft to 6ft range, but the consistency is still there, and those gentle offshore breezes will keep the surface glassy. It’s all good, clean, high-quality surf for the experienced crew. The 5th and 6th see the swell kick again, with the 6th pushing 7ft and the energy jumping to 2764. This is when it starts to get serious.

Now, the 7th and 8th of August are a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is up to 8ft, which is getting big, and the wave comments flag some marginal tide conditions. It’s not unsurfable, but you’ll want to pick your moments. The 7th afternoon and the 8th afternoon are your best windows there, with scores nudging up. The wind stays offshore, but it's freshening a touch on the 8th morning.

The 9th and 10th see the swell hold around 8ft, but the wind swings a bit more cross-off on the afternoons. It’s still clean, but the vibe shifts. The 11th of August, though, is the one. That's when the real juice arrives. The swell jumps to a solid 12ft with a 19-second period – that’s serious groundswell energy, and the combined energy reading is a massive 9456. This is exceptional, expert-only territory. The morning has that moderate offshore wind, which is perfect, but you need to be on your game. This is the standout of the entire outlook.

After that peak, the 12th and 13th ease off a bit, back to the 7ft to 10ft range. The wind goes more cross-off, so it’s not as pristine, but there are still waves to be had if you're keen. The 14th offers another clean window in the morning with a 8ft SW swell and a gentle offshore breeze.

The final stretch, the 15th, brings another pulse of big energy, with the swell back up to 10ft to 12ft and the power reading hitting 7147. The morning is the better call with that offshore wind. But, like the 11th, this is big, powerful stuff—not for the faint-hearted. It’s a long way out, so keep in mind the call is promising but not locked in. Either way, this is a great run for the area, and that stretch from the 11th to the 15th is where the real magic is.

Alright, stay safe out there and pick your sessions wisely.

Rusty.

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