Westport-The Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the data and talk about what really matters – the waves at Westport-The Corner. The forecast period stretches out over the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. There are a few windows where it’ll be worth paddling out, but plenty of flat, blown-out stretches in between too. So, let’s not waste time and get into the nitty-gritty.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a lull. The good news is that the water is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s nice to feel on your ankles when you’re waiting for a set.

Wednesday morning is where we kick things off. It’s small, around 2ft of west swell with a 13-second period. That long period means there’s some push behind it, and with a light north cross-off breeze, it’s going to be clean. The energy is weak though, (239), so it’s more about the glide than the grunt. This is a proper beginner-friendly wave at The Corner, but you’ll be working for them. The swell direction is west, which is okay, but not quite the optimum WSW.

The next few days are pretty ordinary, to be honest. Thursday rolls in with a bit more size in the afternoon, up to 5ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind swings cross-shore. That’s a recipe for a lumpy, bumpy mess. Energy is moderate (548), but the quality just isn’t there.

Friday sees a little more size, 6ft in the morning, but with 9-second period and a cross-on wind, it’s going to be pretty average. The energy is moderate (765), but the conditions will have you on the beach watching more than anything.

Now, here’s the standout for the first week. Saturday morning is the one to circle. It’s only 3ft, but that’s a long-period SW groundswell rolling in at 15 seconds. The wind is a light offshore NE breeze, making for a clean, glassy surface. Combined swell energy is moderate (509) and the direction is right in the wheelhouse for the break. It’s a small day, so it’s not going to be a barrel fest, but the conditions will make it feel much better than the size suggests. This is your call to get out there. Saturday afternoon, however, turns to junk with a cross-on breeze.

Sunday is back to poor conditions with a strong cross-on wind and short-period swell. Not your day. Monday morning offers a brief glimmer – a glassy 2ft with a 19-second period SW swell. It’s clean, but tiny. The energy is weak (265). You might get a few long, walled-up ones if you’re patient.

From there, it’s a dry spell. The middle of the week looks pretty flat and unappealing. There are a few mornings with glassy conditions but the swell is just too small to get excited about. It’s fair to say we’ve got a bit of a flat patch for several days.

We start seeing a little more life around Sunday the 20th. The morning is glassy again with a 3ft SW groundswell, and the energy is building to a moderate 383. It’s still small, but clean. The following Monday the 21st morning has a cross-off wind and a 3ft swell, but the energy has jumped up to a strong 820 with that 18-second period. It’s promising, but the wind will be up a notch.

Then things get interesting. Tuesday the 22nd is the big one for the second week. The swell is up to 8ft from the WNW, and the energy is strong – we’re talking 1191 and 1402. But, and this is a big but, the period is only 8 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 22 mph. That puts it in the too-rough category for a beach/jetty setup. At 8ft, it’s also getting solid, pushing past what beginners should be tackling. This looks more like a day for the kitesurfers honestly, unless you’re a seasoned pro looking for a battle. It’s going to be lumpy.

The pulse settles back down for Wednesday the 23rd, with 6ft and a light cross breeze, but the energy is still moderate (678). It’s surfable but not special. The long-range forecast ends with a clean, glassy Thursday the 24th morning with 2ft of 15-second SW swell. Small again, but clean.

So, what’s the verdict? The best surf on offer in this window is the Saturday morning session. It’s small, but the clean, offshore conditions and long-period swell will make it a fun, easy session at The Corner. The other one to keep an eye on is that Sunday the 20th morning – it’s glassy and has a bit more energy behind it. The bigger stuff in the second week is too compromised by wind to get excited about. Keep your expectations realistic – it’s not a classic two-week run, but there are moments.

Rusty out.

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