Westport-The Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Westport-The Corner has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first few days are pretty average with small, short-period swell and wonky winds, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping, especially if you’ve got some patience.

Sunday the 30th is a write-off for a decent paddle. Tiny 2ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period is in the water, but the cross-onshore breeze has it all messed up with small wind ripples. The wave energy is moderate at 394. Not worth the wet suit.

Monday the 31st looks a bit better first thing. Clean conditions with a light northerly cross-off breeze and a knee-to-waist high 3ft WNW swell. The period drops to 10 seconds, so it’s a bit more punchy for the size. Combined energy is moderate at 401. It’s your best bet for a small, fun session if you’re a beginner. The afternoon gets blown out by a 15 mph cross-shore.

Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are messy. Strong winds and onshore slop. Wednesday morning is particularly nasty with 25 mph southerlies and a 7ft short-period windswell. The energy jumps to strong at 626, but it’s all chop and no shape. Kite surfers might be the only ones having fun.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. Get on it. We’ve got a solid 7ft WNW groundswell rolling in with an 11-second period. The wind is glassy, dead calm. The wave energy is very strong at 1095. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, this will be clean, powerful, and lined up. The crowd can show up here sometimes, so get there early.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th is a mixed bag. Saturday the 5th morning is a real treat: light offshore wind from the ENE, clean conditions, and a 3ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The energy is moderate at 513. It’ll be small but incredibly clean and the long period will give it some push. This is a classic small-wave longboard day.

After that, we drift into a long stretch of average to poor conditions through the first week of September. Cross-shore winds and dropping swell keep things unremarkable.

Hold onto your hats for Thursday the 10th of September. This is the second true standout. The morning brings a powerful 8ft SSW swell with a 9-second period, and light offshore winds from the NE. The combined energy is very strong at 1299. This is expert territory—big, punchy, and clean. Again, the crowd factor is something to keep in mind, but with a proper swell like this, the better surfers will be rewarded.

The second week of September is more unsettled. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th see onshore winds and building swell, but nothing clean. The following Sunday the 13th morning has a clean window with a 4ft W groundswell and light cross-offshore wind. Combined energy is strong at 625. A good option for a mellow Sunday session.

Overall, the best of the best is Thursday the 3rd of September morning for that glassy 7ft groundswell, and Thursday the 10th of September morning for the big, offshore 8ft SSW swell. Don’t sleep on Saturday the 5th morning either for some clean, long-period tiny waves.

Rusty out.

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