Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for our local stretch. We've got a solid run of surf ahead, but it's not for the faint of heart. This is a spot that demands respect.

The overall pattern is a long, drawn-out pulse of SSW to SW groundswell, with a few bigger spikes in the mix. The wind is locked in offshore from the ESE or SE, which is a beautiful thing. We’re looking at a good two weeks of rideable waves, but the quality and size will vary. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy.

Right off the bat, Wednesday, July 15 delivers the goods at Outside Corner. We’re talking a solid 7ft of SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, generating a massive 2118 units of energy. This is serious groundswell, and it's paired with a moderate offshore breeze. The surf is powerful and clean. This is the standout of the first week. However, with that size and power, this is strictly for advanced surfers. The strong, long-period swell like this will really focus on the reef and point setup here, making for some legit, heavy waves. You might have some company, as crowds are possible.

Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th drop a notch, with 5ft to 5ft swell and a 15-second period. The wind stays offshore, but it gets a bit fresher, so conditions will be clean but a little bumpier. The energy drops into the 1000s range, still moderate but less punchy. The tide might be a factor on some of these days, so pick your sessions.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th sees the swell bottom out a bit, with 4ft to 4ft, and the period drops to 13 seconds. The wind holds offshore, but it’s blowing a fresh 30 km/h. The surf will be clean but a bit smaller and weaker. Then, on Monday, July 20, we get another solid spike. The swell jumps back to 7ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period and energy hitting 2635. This is another big day for the experienced crew, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h which might put a bit of a texture on the face.

The second week shows a mellowing trend. Tuesday the 21st is still fun with 5ft to 6ft of swell and a 14-second period, but the wind is still moderate. From Wednesday the 22nd onward, the swell drops into the 3ft to 5ft range, with periods ranging from 13 to 19 seconds. The longer period swells (15 seconds and up) will still offer some good shape, but the overall energy is low. The wind remains offshore, which is a big plus. The morning of Thursday, July 30 looks like a nice little clean-up session, with 5ft of 16-second SW swell and a moderate offshore breeze—a solid note to end the outlook on.

Overall, Wednesday July 15 and Monday July 20 are the real standouts for size and energy, but only for the brave. The rest of the window offers consistent, clean, offshore surf for the experienced surfer who knows the spot.

Rusty

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