Westport-The Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board just yet. We’ve got a long window, but the ocean’s going to take its time waking up.

The first few days are pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at some small, short-period swell that’s not doing us any favors, with cross and cross-on winds messing things up. There’s a bit of energy in the water on the 18th and 19th, but it's not translating into anything rideable, just a lot of chop and poor conditions. The good news is that the water temp is running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, coming in around 57°, so you’ll want the thicker suit.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Thursday the 20th. We’ve got a glassy morning with a clean 5ft of WNW swell and a 11-second period. It’s not huge, but that light offshore wind and the clean face should make for some fun, user-friendly waves at Westport-The Corner. The energy is moderate at that point, with a combined score of 646, and for a beginner spot, this is about as good as it’s going to get in this stretch. It’s a standout because it’s clean, the swell direction is right, and the winds are perfect. It’s a session you won’t want to sleep in for.

After that, things go a bit flat and messy again. The period drops, the wind gets chunky, and the swell just isn’t organized. The 23rd through the 26th are more of the same, with inconsistent, weak waves, and a lot of cross-shore chop. The long-period groundswell shows up on the 24th and 25th from the SW, but it’s small and gets chopped up by afternoon winds. Not worth the paddle.

The next standout is on the morning of Saturday the 29th. The forecast shows a clean 2ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the winds are light and cross-offshore. The energy is moderate at 245, but conditions should be clean and lined up. It’s not a big day, but for this spot, a clean, long-period swell like this can be a lot more fun than it looks. It’s one of those days where you just got to be there early.

Then, we roll into the first of September. The morning of Tuesday the 1st is looking promising. We’ve got a glassy start with a 2ft W swell and a 17-second period. Winds are light and from a good direction, making for some clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 445, so there’s a bit more push behind it. This is another one to keep an eye on. It’s a long-range call, so promises are a bit shaky, but the potential is there for a clean, glassy session.

So, overall, the next 16 days are pretty average, but there are a few windows where it all comes together. The 20th is the clear winner for the here and now, and the 1st of September is a promising long shot. The stuff in between is mostly a washout. Just keep an eye on the wind and be ready to move when it’s clean.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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