Outside Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Yo, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Outside Corner – a heavy reef-and-point setup that’s no joke. This spot is exposed to the south-west and it lights up when that SSW groundswell rolls in. Over the next 16 days we’ve got a solid run of clean, offshore conditions, but this is strictly for advanced crew – it gets meaty and the take-off zone requires respect.

The action kicks off on Tuesday 14 July. Morning is a bit so‑so – 6 ft SSW at 17 seconds with moderate energy (2448) but the tide might be funky. The real standout hits Tuesday afternoon: 7 ft SSW, 18-second period – that’s proper long-period groundswell – and the combined energy is chunky at 2747. Wind’s a steady ESE 16 mph offshore, so it’ll be glassy-groomed. That afternoon is the pick of the whole run – excellent surf for advanced paddlers. Wednesday 15 July keeps it pumping: 7 ft SSW, 16 seconds, 2127 energy. Morning and afternoon both score high. Thursday 16 July morning still solid at 5 ft, 15 seconds, 1207 energy, but by afternoon it drops a notch.

We then see a slow taper through the weekend – still clean offshore winds but swell backs off to 4-5 ft, period dropping into the 14-15 second range. Energy stays moderate (around 900-1100). Come Monday 20 July, a new pulse arrives: 7 ft SSW, 17 seconds, 2619 energy – but the wind is fresher at 19 mph, and the wave comment flags marginal tide issues. Still, it’s size and power for the bold. Tuesday 21 July afternoon offers another excellent window: 5 ft SSW, 14 seconds, 1065 energy. After that, the second week (from 22 July onwards) remains clean but smaller – mostly 3-4 ft with occasional longer periods like 18 seconds on Saturday 25 July afternoon (4 ft SW, 17 seconds, 1051 energy – another excellent session). But size is down, and by the last days (28-29 July) we’re looking at waist-high waves with cross-off wind on the 28th.

Overall, the best two windows are Tuesday 14 July afternoon and Wednesday 15 July – that’s where the swell size, period, and consistent offshore wind all line up. Crowds are possible but not guaranteed; with such strong conditions, expect only the local chargers out. If you’re a beginner, stay away – anything over 5 ft here is too much, and we see plenty of that.

Keep in mind that long-period swells like these (16-18 seconds) can make beach breaks close out, but Outside Corner’s reef and point structure handles them beautifully. Get on it early.

Rusty

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