Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,119 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carbis Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carbis Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Carbis Bay has got cookin' for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 63.3°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. That’s a rare piece of consistency around here because, honestly, the forecast is looking a bit grim.
The coming days are a real mixed bag. We kick off on Thursday, the 27th of August, with a tiny 2.6ft SSW swell, but with a weak 6-second period. The combined energy is only 60, so it’s weak as dishwater. You can get out there in the morning with a little offshore wind, but it’s poor.
Friday the 28th is a write-off, with a brief flash of a 1ft WNW groundswell early that’s gone by the afternoon. Then the wind gets on it. Saturday the 29th is a no-go – a 7.9ft to 9.8ft swell but with messy, strong winds that make it too big for the lineup and a nightmare to paddle into. Sunday the 30th stays messy with strong offshore winds and a building 5.6ft to 7.9ft swell; the energy is moderate at 538-621, but it's just not clean.
Monday the 31st of August is about the best of a bad bunch in this first week. We’ve got a solid 9.8ft W swell, with a 10-second period and the combined energy is strong at 1478. It’s clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s a burly wave for this spot. This is experts-only territory. After that, it’s a long, grim stretch.
From Tuesday the 1st of September through to Friday the 11th of September, there is a massive gap. That's almost a week and a half of nothing worth paddling for. The swell drops to less than 3ft, periods are short, and the wind is all over the shop. Saturday the 5th of September does have a notable moment, but it’s a strange one. The swell jumps to 11.5ft from the WSW, and the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. The energy is very strong at 1493. But the file says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so unless you’re a madman on a gun, you’re staying on the beach.
Sunday the 6th of September is the real standout. We get a clean day with a solid 7.5ft to 6.6ft WSW groundswell at a nice 10 second period. The energy is moderate at 985 to 748. The offshore wind is clean and moderate to fresh. This is the best swell of the outlook, with a functional size and proper shape. The wind will hold it open. But keep in mind, this break is listed as inconsistent, so don't expect a wave every set. And the crowds? The data says "sometimes", so expect some company for what little rhythm you find.
After that, it’s back to mediocrity. The next true highlight is a distant one. On Saturday the 5th of September, that glassy 11.5ft monster is a promise, but it’s a long way out. Treat that as a promising, but less certain, long-range hope. There’s no other way to slice it – for a reliable wave this fortnight, you’re looking at Sunday the 6th.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, near gales from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 53 | 78 | 213 | 319 | 11 | 541 | 1631 | 878 | 359 | 537 | 2119 | 1682 | 930 | 587 | 306 | 205 | 131 | 101 | 72 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:43PM5.57m | 6:00AM5.50m | 6:15PM5.85m | 6:32AM5.73m | 6:47PM6.04m | 7:04AM5.88m | 7:20PM6.12m | 7:37AM5.93m | 7:54PM6.08m | 8:12AM5.86m | 8:31PM5.90m | 8:50AM5.66m | 9:11PM5.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM0.81m | 00:07AM0.59m | 12:18PM0.52m | 00:39AM0.35m | 12:50PM0.32m | 1:11AM0.20m | 1:23PM0.23m | 1:43AM0.18m | 1:56PM0.26m | 2:17AM0.29m | 2:31PM0.40m | 2:52AM0.51m | 3:10PM0.66m | 3:33AM0.84m | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 8 | — | — | WSW 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | W 6 |
40 | 47 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 11 | — | — | 878 | 359 | — | — | 1682 | 930 | 587 | 306 | 205 | 131 | 101 | 37 | 67 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SE 5 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SSW 15 |
20 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 25 | 4 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — |
4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | — | SSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | W 8 | SW 4 |
— | 53 | 78 | 213 | 319 | 112 | 541 | 1631 | — | 88 | 537 | 2119 | 1464 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 72 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 275 | 211 | 247 | 300 | 74 | 211 | 408 | 166 | 172 | 222 | 0 | 213 | 745 | 211 | 2 | 246 | 567 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Carbis Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Carbis Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carbis Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carbis Bay 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 (Carbis Bay) 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 Carbis Bay 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.
Carbis Bay is 10 km (6 miles) from Camborne. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camborne. Camborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











