Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a ripper of a run on the cards for Outside Corner. This reef and point setup is about to get a solid, consistent dose of SSW-to-SW groundswell with some very long period energy, and the wind is locked in offshore for the vast majority of the forecast. The water temp is sitting at 78°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year.

The pattern kicks off this Saturday morning, 15 August, with the first of many excellent sessions. We’re looking at a 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell with heaps of grunt, and the energy is strong at 3142. The morning brings a gentle ESE offshore breeze, so the lines will be clean and well-shaped. This is advanced territory at this size, but for those who can handle it, it’s going to be a treat. The wind picks up to a moderate offshore through the afternoon, but the swell holds at 8ft, and the energy jumps to 3202.

Sunday 16 August delivers another beauty. Similar 7ft SSW swell in the morning, period still holding at 16 seconds, and clean offshore winds. The afternoon sees a slight drop to 6ft, but still a solid 15-second period. This is consistent, quality surf for experienced surfers.

Monday 17 August eases a touch, with 5ft swell in the morning and the period dropping to 14 seconds. Still clean and very good, but the energy drops to 916 (moderate). Tuesday 18 August brings a nice pulse back through, with 6ft SSW swell, a 16-second period, and a sharp jump in energy to 2883. Moderate offshore winds keep it all clean.

Now, the standout window is shaping up from Wednesday 19 August through to Saturday 22 August. Wednesday morning serves up a 8ft SSW swell with an 18-second period – that’s seriously long period groundswell, and the energy is a massive 3535. The afternoon hits 8ft with the same period, energy 4083. This is expert-level, heavy, powerful surf. The offshore winds are solid, but the size and power demand respect. Thursday 20 August keeps the 8ft swell going, this time from the SW with a 16-second period, still strong energy. Friday 21 August holds at 7ft in the morning, with a 15-second period, but the afternoon gets a bit of a question mark on the tide. Saturday 22 August is a mixed bag – the morning is marginal tide-wise, but the afternoon pulls back into excellent form with a 7ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and clean offshore winds.

The last week of August and into the 30th keeps the consistency high. Sunday 23 August sees 5ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and clean conditions. Monday 24 August has a 5ft swell with a long 18-second period, but the afternoon swings to a cross-offshore wind, which might mess with the lines a little. Tuesday 25 August is back to clean offshore with 6ft SSW swell and 15-second period. The energy starts to drop through Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27, with 5ft swell and 14-15 second periods, but still very good surf for the experienced crew.

The real late-bloomer standout hits Saturday 29 August. The morning fires up with a 7ft SW swell, a 19-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze – the energy is a massive 3704. The afternoon holds at 7ft, 18 seconds, and clean cross-off winds. The following Sunday 30 August is still excellent, with a 7ft SW swell, 17-second period, and light offshore winds in the morning.

This is a classic run for Outside Corner – consistent, powerful, and clean. The long-period swells are best suited to this reef and point setup, and the offshore winds are a dream. The biggest days (19-20 August) are for experts only, but the other days offer solid, challenging waves for advanced surfers. Keep an eye on the tide windows, and get out there.

Rusty.

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