Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of SSW swell on the horizon for Outside Corner, a reef and point setup that loves that direction. The water’s sitting at 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off on Thursday the 30th of July, but it’s a bit of a tepid start. You’ll see a 5ft SSW swell pushing in, but it’s a bit on the fence with the tide and the quality. The combined energy is moderate (1523). Friday morning the 31st is where we start to see the good stuff; a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and clean ESE offshore winds make for some real quality. That long period means the sets will be patient, but the shape should be there for the experienced crew. This pattern holds through Saturday morning the 1st of August, with a 5ft SW swell and clean winds.

Saturday afternoon sees a bump to 6ft from the SSW, and the energy ticks up (2291). Sunday the 2nd really stands out with a clean 7ft SSW swell pumping in all day, good energy (2266), and consistent offshore winds. This is prime for the advanced surfer, but be aware, it’s getting into the size range where it’s not for beginners. The break is fairly consistent, so you can expect plenty of waves. Crowds are a possibility here sometimes, so pick your bank wisely.

The quality remains high through the start of the week, with 6ft SSW swell on Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th starting clean before the wind ticks cross-off in the afternoon. Swell energy stays moderate to strong. Wednesday the 5th is another clean morning with 6ft, but the afternoon gets a bit questionable.

Now, the real standouts are in the second week. We’re looking at a punchy lift on Thursday the 6th of August – a 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, strong energy (3469), and clean offshore winds. This is big, powerful, and one for the experts only. Friday the 7th is similar, with 8ft SSW swell and excellent afternoon conditions. The energy is right up there (3118).

But the absolute best of the forecast is looking at Thursday the 13th of August into Friday the 14th of August. That Thursday afternoon sees a massive 8ft SSW swell with a very long 20-second period, and the combined energy is off the charts (6629). Friday the 14th is the absolute peak: a 12ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and the energy is a monstrous 7101. The wind is a gentle offshore in the morning, making for exceptional conditions, for expert surfers only. This is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in yet. The period is so long at a point break like Outside Corner, it should handle it beautifully, but the size is serious.

The only hiccup is a few afternoons here and there where the wind goes cross-off, and the odd session is flagged as marginal. But overall, there’s a lot of clean, consistent swell to get excited about.

Rusty.

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