Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Outside Corner – this is a reef and point setup, proper advanced territory, and it’s exposed to the south-west. Water temp is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much dead-on average for this time of year, so no weirdness there. The whole run looks solid for the experienced crew, but there’s a standout window you don’t want to miss.

The pattern kicks off Sunday the 2nd of August with clean, consistent surf. Swell sits around 7 ft from the SSW, with a very long 17-second period – that’s groundswell with real grunt, but at a point reef like this, it’ll wrap in beautifully. Winds are offshore all day from the ESE at 12 mph, keeping faces clean. Wave energy is significant at 2240, so you’re feeling every push. Monday the 3rd drops a touch to 6 ft but holds that long period and gentle offshore breeze – still sweet. Tuesday the 4th is 5 ft to 6 ft, clean and consistent.

Now, the real standout hits Friday the 7th of August. Morning shows 8 ft from the SSW with a 17-second period and fresh offshore wind from the ESE at 16 mph. That’s a big, powerful swell, only for experts – too heavy for anyone green. Wave energy is pumping at 3543. The afternoon is even cleaner, with a 5 out of 10 quality mark and 8 ft from the SSW still, 16-second period, and moderate offshore from the SE. That’s the pick of the whole run – powerful, lined-up, and glassy. Another strong session rolls in Monday the 10th of August with 7 ft, 15-second period and gentle offshore from the SE, wave energy up at 3125 – that’s a beauty, too. Later in the week, Friday the 14th pushes 8 ft again but with rain showers and fresh offshore wind – still clean but heavier. Saturday the 15th of August is another standout: 8 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, moderate offshore, and a 5 out of 10 quality mark on both sessions. Wave energy is 3461 in the morning, 3065 in the arvo. Solid.

Crowds at Outside Corner can show up sometimes, but with this size and difficulty, it thins the pack. If you’re keen, aim for Friday the 7th or that Monday the 10th – those are the true standouts. The swell stays above 5 ft for most of the run, so beginners, give it a miss. The long period makes paddling out a little easier between sets, but the power is real.

Rusty.

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