Westport-The Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn, so don’t expect perfection every day, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get you wet.

The Overall Pattern

Right off the bat, we’ve got a pretty mellow stretch. The first week is mostly about small, long-period groundswell from the SW, but the wind is a constant headache. This is a classic Westport-The Corner (Westport-The Corner) situation: a beach/jetty setup that’s exposed, so it catches everything. For the first week, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, which keeps the surface bumpy. The water temp is about average for this time of the year, so nothing to cry about in terms of warm or cold. The combined wave energy sits between 218 and 839 (moderate energy), which sounds better than it looks because the period is super long (15-19 seconds) and the swell is small. That long period is a double-edged sword here – it’ll wrap in nicely, but it can be a bit too straight for a beach break.

The First Week

Starting Tuesday 28 July morning, we’ve got light rain and a 3ft, 19-second SW groundswell. The combined energy is 839, but it’s a cross-on breeze at 16 mph. That’s a straight nope for paddle surfing. The afternoon cleans up a bit with clearer skies, but the wind stays messy. Wednesday 29 July morning is our best bet early on. The swell is 3ft SW at 17 seconds, with a light cross breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy is 797, which is decent, but the rating is a 2. That’s the call for a surf if you’re desperate. It’s marginal, but the light wind means small ripples, not a full chop. After that, it’s a downhill slide. Thursday 30 July through to Saturday 1 August is a write-off – small, messy, and cross-onshore. The swell drops to 2ft, and the energy drops to 218. That’s not worth paddling out for.

The Second Week

Now, things start to change as we move into August. Sunday 2 August morning, the swell bumps up to 4ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds. The wind is light cross-on from the W. The combined energy is 283. That’s a tiny window, but it’s still pretty poor. The standout in this whole forecast is the 10 August Monday morning. The swell is 4ft from the WNW at 10 seconds, combined energy of 464 (moderate), and the wind is light cross-offshore from the NW at 9 mph. The file says "expect good surf conditions" and it’s a 2. That’s clean, with a little push. The long period of the first week is gone, but this shorter period is better for the beach break, giving it a more rideable shape. The wind is perfect, so it’ll be smooth. Crowds are possible at Westport-The Corner, so get there early. That’s your best session.

The Long-Range

After that, it’s a mix of moderate wind and inconsistent swell. The 11 August Tuesday morning has a 4ft WNW swell at 9 seconds with a light cross breeze, but the energy is 518. It’s a 2 on the rating, but the wind is okay. It’s a backup option, but not as good as the 10th. The 12 August Wednesday morning has a 6ft NW swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s going to be crumbly and messy. The energy is high (501), but the quality will be poor. That size is pushing into the "too big for beginners" zone, but the short period means it’s not a proper wave.

Bottom Line

The best offer is Monday 10 August morning. That’s the cleanest, most rideable window. The week before that has a few marginal moments, but nothing to get excited about. The gap between Wednesday 29 July and the 10th is about 12 days of poor to marginal conditions. Don’t expect much. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoons with strong cross-shore winds and that 5ft+ swell on the 5th and 6th of August might look interesting, but for a paddle, it’s a hard pass.

Stay safe, and keep an eye on the horizon.

Rusty.

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