Westport-The Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s on offer for the Westport area over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest, this stretch is a bit of a slow burner, but we’ve got a few windows that’ll get the heart pumping.

We’re looking at a real quiet start. The first few days are a write-off for any decent paddle. It’s not until Thursday morning, the 13th of August, that we see anything that’s even worth a second look. Before that, there’s a stretch of days where the swell is tiny and the wind is messy, so you’re better off kicking back and waiting.

Righto, let’s get into it. The one spot we’ve got to work with is Westport-The Corner, a beach and jetty setup that’s consistent and exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no shocking surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Thursday, the 13th of August. It’s still marginal, but there’s a pulse of swell building. The morning sees a 3.9 ft WNW swell with a short, choppy period of 7 seconds, pushed by a light W breeze at 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 268, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s not gonna be clean. The afternoon stays similar with 4.3 ft, but the wind picks up to 9 mph cross-shore, making it a bit of a battle. It’s one for the keen, not the beginner.

Friday, the 14th is more of the same – 3.6 ft in the morning, 3.3 ft in the arvo, with that short period and cross-on winds. The energy is still moderate (268 and 207), but the quality is just not there. It’s a frustrating run of marginal surf.

Now, we’ve got a few days that are a bit of a dead zone. Saturday and Sunday are small and messy, with the swell dropping to 1.6 ft-2.0 ft. The wind is a mixed bag, but nothing is lining up. It’s a real flat patch.

Tuesday, the 18th of August is the first standout. We’ve got a 2.0 ft SW swell, but the period is a solid 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a gentle NNW breeze at 9 mph, blowing cross-offshore, and the forecast says “clean.” The combined energy is moderate at 283. This is the kind of day where the lineup might be quiet, and the waves will have some shape. It’s small, but it’ll be beautiful. For a beginner, that’s a perfect little wave. The afternoon gets a bit messy again with a cross-shore wind, so get on it early.

Wednesday, the 19th sees a bump in size. The morning has a 3.9 ft WNW swell with a period of 12 seconds, giving it some real push. The combined energy jumps to a strong 553. The wind is a light cross-shore at 6 mph, so it’s rideable but not glassy. The afternoon is bigger in energy (457) but the wind turns cross-shore and the swell direction shifts, making it less appealing. Still, the morning session is a solid option for an intermediate surfer.

Thursday, the 20th is another day with size. The morning has 4.6 ft from the WNW at 10 seconds, and the energy is strong at 505. The wind is a light 3 mph cross-on, which is a shame as it’s not clean. The afternoon has 4.9 ft at 10 seconds, with energy at 644 – that’s strong stuff. But the wind is a cross-shore 9 mph, so it’ll be choppy. This is getting into the territory where it’s too big for a beginner, but an expert will have fun with the power.

Friday, the 21st of August is the absolute pick of the bunch. The morning is a beauty. We’ve got a 3.9 ft WNW swell with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 446. The wind is a glassy 3 mph from the WNW – that’s nearly dead calm. The forecast literally says “glassy.” This is the day you’ve been waiting for. Clean, lined-up waves, not too big, not too small. Get out there early. The afternoon sees a cross-shore wind kick in, so the morning is the gold

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