Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Outside Corner (reef and point). This is a proper advanced spot that only really works for experienced surfers, and the next couple of weeks are packing a punch.

We kick off on Wednesday the 12th of August with a solid 7 ft SSW groundswell, running at a long 17 seconds. The water temp is sitting at 78°, which is pretty standard for this time of year. The wind is a clean ESE offshore at 16 mph, keeping the face smooth. This is excellent for those who can handle a wave of this size – the combined swell energy is high (2857), so you feel the power. The swell direction from the SSW is smack-bang on the optimum for Outside Corner. Thursday morning the 13th looks even better with a jump to 8 ft SSW, 17-second period, and lighter offshore winds at 12 mph. Energy bumps up to 3894. Thursday afternoon turns into a cross-off breeze though, and the swell hits 10 ft – that is expert territory, and the tide might be a factor, so pick your session carefully.

Moving into the weekend, Friday the 14th settles back a touch but stays solid. Morning shows 8 ft SSW, 16 seconds, offshore wind, and 2929 energy. Clean and punchy. Saturday morning the 15th is a real standout – 7 ft SSW from that same long 17-second pulse, but the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph offshore. That’s about as good as it gets for a reef and point like this. Smooth take-offs, long walls. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, but on a morning like that, it’s worth sharing the water for the quality.

Sunday the 16th continues the run with 7 ft SSW, 16 seconds, and a light ESE offshore at 9 mph in the morning. It’s still clean. The energy drops to 2170 but the wave quality remains high. Monday the 17th sees the swell taper to 5 ft and 14 seconds, still offshore, still clean. Getting smaller but still fun for the advanced crew. Tuesday the 18th bounces back up to 6 ft SSW, 16 seconds, with moderate offshore winds and 2551 energy.

Wednesday the 19th looks like the best call of the whole run. The swell is 8 ft SSW, 18 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell. Energy is huge at 3950. Winds are solid offshore ESE at 12 mph. This is going to unload on the reef with perfect shape and size. For experts only.

Late next week, Thursday the 20th pushes up to 10 ft SW with a fresh 19 mph offshore wind. It’s still offshore, but that wind strength is getting feisty, and 10 ft on a reef point is serious. Energy is 4300. This is for the brave. Friday the 21st stays strong, and Saturday the 22nd is another belter: 8 ft SSW, 16 seconds, offshore wind, with 3750 energy. Magic.

We then roll into the second week. Sunday the 23rd drops back to 7 ft, then Monday the 24th sends another big pulse: 10 ft SSW, 16 seconds, morning offshore, 4255 energy. Tuesday the 25th is smaller and cleaner at 6 ft. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are interesting – the swell drops right off to just 3 ft and 4 ft, but look at the period: 20 seconds! That is an ultra-long groundswell. At Outside Corner, a reef and point, that should produce clean, lined-up waves even at that size. Energy is still a surprising 1572 to 1604 due to the period.

All in all, this is a fantastic stretch for advanced surfers. The standouts are Thursday morning the 13th for the clean power, and Wednesday the 19th for that 18-second groundswell with perfect offshore wind. For the bravest, Thursday the 20th and Monday the 24th offer the biggest, most challenging waves. Keep an eye on the tides, because a 10 ft SSW on this reef can change the game quickly with a low tide. For beginners, this whole run is well over 5 ft often and sometimes over 8 ft, so it’s a no-go.

Keep it salty, keep it tight.
Rusty.

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