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Carana surfForecast / Mahe / Seychelles
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Saturday 09 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Carana surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Carana sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carana this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Carana in the next 16 days are 0.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 13th May) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carana over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 6 | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:32PM1.03m | 11:40AM0.76m | 10:51PM0.97m | 12:53PM0.89m | 00:17AM0.94m | 1:38PM1.05m | 1:28AM0.94m | 2:16PM1.23m | 2:25AM0.95m | 2:54PM1.40m | 3:14AM0.95m | 3:33PM1.54m | 3:59AM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:29PM0.56m | 5:10AM0.39m | 4:30PM0.63m | 6:10AM0.37m | 6:34PM0.59m | 6:58AM0.33m | 7:50PM0.47m | 7:38AM0.28m | 8:46PM0.32m | 8:16AM0.22m | 9:33PM0.18m | 8:54AM0.16m | 10:18PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSW 10 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | S 12 | SSW 12 | NE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 18 | 21 | 201 | 212 | 147 | 411 | 119 | 133 | 287 | 287 | 307 | 300 | 103 | 138 | 98 | 44 | 27 | 4 | 211 | 169 | 211 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | ESE 10 | SSW 10 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | ESE 9 | S 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 18 | 20 | 160 | 343 | 94 | 346 | 124 | 166 | 121 | 106 | 45 | 92 | 154 | 48 | 4 | 4 | — | 144 | 148 | 107 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | — | S 20 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 13 | S 10 | — | S 15 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 17 | — | 68 | 45 | 75 | 106 | 120 | 250 | 18 | 15 | 26 | 69 | 8 | 85 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 136 | 162 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 138 | 186 | 268 | 257 | 408 | 349 | 343 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1770 | 1821 | 1770 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 1793 | 20 | 1793 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
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Information about the Carana Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Carana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carana surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Carana) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Carana may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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