Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming down the line. The long-range picture is shaping up nicely for Outside Corner, a reef and point setup that loves a solid south-west swell.

We kick off on Thursday the 10th of September, and the surf is already showing some grunt with a 7ft SSW swell, period of 15 seconds, and a cross-off wind from the SE. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about normal for this time of year. The combined swell energy is strong (2368), but Thursday morning is looking a little marginal with a risk of storms, so you might want to wait for the afternoon when it clears up. It’s not the best day to paddle out, but it’s a start.

Then things get serious. From Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th, we’ve got a beautiful run of clean, offshore conditions. Friday morning delivers a 6ft SW groundswell (16-second period) with ESE offshore wind at 12 mph – that’s clean, lined-up, and punchy. The energy is strong (1865). Saturday the 12th drops slightly to 5ft SW, still offshore, still clean. Sunday the 13th is a standout: the swell bumps back up to 6ft SW, but the period stretches to 18 seconds, and the energy hits 2557. This is proper groundswell, pushing in with authority. Offshore wind all day – this is the kind of day that makes you skip work. The wave height is over 5ft, so it’s stepping into intermediate territory, and at 6–7ft, it’s more for experienced surfers. The long period (over 15 seconds) will make the sets pack a punch and will keep the lines clean on this point break.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th hold strong with 6–6ft SW swell and consistent offshore winds. Not quite the peak of the run, but still solid and surfable.

Now, if you’re looking for the absolute highlight, circle Sunday the 20th of September. That morning, we see a 10ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a light offshore breeze from the SE at 6 mph. The combined swell energy is a massive 4027 – that’s powerful stuff. This is big, expert-only territory at over 8ft. The afternoon drops to 8ft, still heavy. This is the big daddy of the forecast, and with the wind staying light and clean, Outside Corner will be a freight train. If you’re not an expert, watch from the cliffs.

The following week stays active with plenty of 5–7ft SW swell and offshore winds most days. Crowds are possible at Outside Corner, but the quality should thin them out a bit. Even the tail end on the 25th shows a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 20-second period – that’ll be slow, clean, and make paddling out a breeze. The energy is still strong (2235) despite the smaller height.

Overall, we’ve got a great run here. A few days of clean, moderate swell for the experienced crew, and one absolute monster on the 20th for the brave. The water’s warm, the wind is mostly offshore, and the swell direction is right on the money for this spot. If you’ve got a window, get on it.

Rusty.

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