Westport-The Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, things are looking a bit flat and messy. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions to get through before any real surf shows up. From Thursday afternoon, August 27th, through to Sunday, August 30th, it’s all ankle-to-knee high, choppy, and crossed-up. Not worth your time. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate, sitting in the 100s and low 200s. Just a lot of wind and no power.

The first glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, August 31st. For Westport-The Corner, we finally get a glassy session with a small 2ft swell rolling in from the SW. It has a long period of 15 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. At this size, that long period will mean clean, fun little waves on the bank. The combined energy is a moderate 246, so there’s some push behind it. Just remember, with that long period, it’ll be better if the tide isn’t too low. It’s a beginner-friendly spot anyway, and with morning glass, it’s a good one for a quiet, soulful paddle. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, but the small size and early hour should keep it mellow. The water is a touch warmer than normal for late August, sitting at 62°.

Now, the standout window. It’s a bit of a wait, but it shapes up nicely for the start of September. Skip the rest of that week, skip the wind and the rain. The real deal is Friday morning, September 4th. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the WNW with a cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. The combined energy jumps to a solid 553, a moderate but punchy amount of power. That's going to be the best session of the whole outlook. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, it’s got some push, and the wind will keep the faces nice and lined up. Best on offer.

Looking further out, Saturday morning, September 5th, brings another goodie. Swell drops back to 2ft, but it’s back to that long 17-second SW groundswell, with a gentle offshore from the ENE. Combined energy is still a strong 517 for that size, meaning it’ll have plenty of zing. It’s small again, but glassy or offshore, these are the sneaky good days for a log or a longboard. The whole weekend into Monday morning looks clean but small. Then things get a bit more sizeable but messy again mid-week.

For the second week, keep an eye on Friday morning, September 11th. We get a clean, 5ft WNW swell, with a light offshore from the NNE. Combined energy is a very healthy 560. That’s borderline for beginners at that height, but for the experienced crew, that’s the real long-range promise. It’s still a week and a half out, so keep the plans loose, but it’s a solid one to circle on the calendar.

So, to wrap it up: August is a write-off. September starts with a bang on the morning of the 4th, that’s your best bet for quality. The 11th is another one to watch, but less certain.

Rusty.

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