Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead at Outside Corner. It’s a reef and point setup, soaked up to the south-west swell, so it knows how to handle a good push of groundswell. Water temp’s sitting at 78.3°F, right on the mark for this time of year – no drama there.

The window starts from Sunday, August 9 and runs consistently through to Monday, August 24. No gap at the start; we’re straight into it with some serious juice. The overall picture is a long, drawn-out pulse of south-southwest groundswell, with periods stretching from 16 to 19 seconds – proper long-period stuff. That kind of groundswell loves a reef or point like Outside Corner, and it’ll deliver well-shaped, powerful lines with longer lulls between sets, making the paddle out a bit easier.

Sunday, August 9 kicks off with a clean, moderate offshore ESE breeze and head-high-plus swell at 6.9 ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds. Wave energy is strong – around the 2228 mark – and the conditions are glassy and clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but if you’re not comfortable in overhead-plus, it’s a day to watch from the rocks.

Monday, August 10 is a standout. Morning session has 5.9 ft SSW swell, period cranking at 19 seconds, with a moderate offshore ESE breeze. Wave energy jumps to 3713 – that’s a serious step up in power. The afternoon sees the swell pump to 9.8 ft, same direction, period 18 seconds, and energy over 5400. Wind goes cross-off, so it’s still clean but not as perfect as the morning. This is expert territory all day – 9.8 ft is big for anyone, let alone with that period. If you’re experienced and hungry, the Monday morning is the pick of the entire run.

Tuesday, August 11 stays in the 8.2 ft to 9.8 ft range, with cross-off winds from the SSE. Clean but not glassy. Energy remains high – above 4600 – but the conditions are more marginal. Still a solid option for strong surfers.

Wednesday, August 12 eases to 6.9 ft to 7.2 ft, with a clean offshore ESE breeze returning. Energy drops to the 2300–2850 range, but the quality is excellent. This is a more manageable size for a wider range of advanced crew.

Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14 hang in the 7.2 ft to 8.2 ft zone, with cross-off winds on Thursday and a light offshore on Friday morning. Energy stays in the 2400–3000 range. The Friday morning session with that 7.9 ft swell, 16 second period, and gentle offshore from the SE is clean and inviting – another nice window.

Saturday, August 15 is a bit cloudier and wind shifts cross-off. Still 7.2 ft and 17 second period, but it’s not the premium session. Energy at 2828.

Sunday, August 16 brings back the offshore breeze, with 7.2 ft in the morning and 6.2 ft in the afternoon. Period drops to 15 seconds, but energy is still well over 1600. Clean and consistent.

Monday, August 17 sees the swell dip to 5.2 ft in the morning and 4.9 ft in the afternoon, period 14 seconds – still a fun size for advanced, with light offshore winds. Energy drops to around the 1000 mark. It’s the smallest of the run, but clean.

Tuesday, August 18 to Sunday, August 23 see a second pulse of SSW to SW swell. Tuesday morning has 6.9 ft, period 16 seconds, but the afternoon picks up to 5.9 ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds and hits over 3000 on the energy scale – and it’s offshore all day. That afternoon session is a hidden gem.

Wednesday, August 19 jumps back up to 9.8 ft with an 18 second period in the morning, then holds 9.8 ft in the afternoon with cross-off wind. Energy is huge – nearly 4900 – but the afternoon is a bit chopped. The morning is offshore, so if you want a big, raw session with proper power, that’s the one. Definitely expert only.

Thursday, August 20 through to Sunday, August 23 hover between 6.6 ft and 8.2 ft, mostly from the SSW, with offshore or cross-off winds. The standout here is Monday, August 24 – that’s our last day in the window. The morning has 4.9 ft with an 18 second period and a gentle offshore from the ESE, energy at 2705. Then the afternoon delivers 7.9 ft, 17 second period, moderate offshore, energy hitting 3232. That afternoon session is another top pick – clean, offshore, and that long-period groundswell will wrap beautifully into the point.

Crowds at Outside Corner can be an issue sometimes, so get in early on the standouts. The Monday, August 10 morning and the Monday, August 24 afternoon are the true highlights – both offer offshore winds, strong groundswell, and serious energy. If you’re after clean, powerful waves and you’re

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