Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, W swell with 521 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Carbis Bay.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch. The forecast is looking pretty bleak for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a big, long gap of flat or poor conditions. The first real glimmer of anything surfable doesn't show up until Sunday, August 16th, and even then, it's a bit of a gamble.
For most of the first two weeks, it's a mix of tiny, weak swells and messy wind. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 65°, but that's about the only nice thing I can say. We get a few small pulses of swell around 1.0ft to 3ft, but the energy is pathetic, with readings like 36 (weak) or 80 (weak). The wind is all over the place, often cross or cross-on, and the conditions are just junk. There's a blip on Tuesday, August 4th, with a 4ft SW swell and offshore wind, giving a combined energy of 186 (moderate), but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the overall call is "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That's not a stand-out, that's just a maybe.
Now, the one thing that might get your heart pumping is what's showing up for Sunday, August 16th. That's a full two weeks away, so keep your expectations in check, but the models are hinting at a real pulse. Carbis Bay is looking at a 8ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. That's pumping a massive 908 (strong) combined energy. The winds are light and cross-shore, which is a huge plus and will keep it clean. Look, at 8ft, this is expert territory. It's going to be big and powerful, and the short period means it could be a bit walled up and tricky. For a beach break, a long-period groundswell would be better, but this is still a lot of water moving. If you're a seasoned charger, this is your window. For everyone else, it's a day to watch from the sand.
Before that? It's a blank run. A long one. If you're a beginner, there's nothing here for you until maybe the very end, and even then, it's big. The only real standout is that Sunday, August 16th pulse, but it's a long way off and the forecast could change. For now, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | NW 5 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 106 | 80 | 166 | 167 | 144 | 278 | 434 | 277 | 268 | 131 | 17 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 37 | 50 | 47 | 49 | 21 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:57PM5.67m | 9:18AM5.37m | 9:38PM5.46m | 10:01AM5.18m | 10:25PM5.19m | 10:53AM4.93m | 11:23PM4.89m | 11:59AM4.70m | 00:38AM4.66m | 1:20PM4.63m | 2:03AM4.65m | 2:43PM4.82m | 3:21AM4.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:59PM0.67m | 3:23AM0.69m | 3:36PM0.84m | 4:02AM0.90m | 4:20PM1.08m | 4:50AM1.17m | 5:15PM1.34m | 5:50AM1.44m | 6:26PM1.56m | 7:09AM1.61m | 7:54PM1.58m | 8:36AM1.53m | 9:20PM1.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | N 5 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 106 | 80 | 166 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 13 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 37 | 50 | 47 | 15 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 10 | N 4 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 6 | W 10 | N 5 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | N 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 167 | 144 | 278 | 434 | 277 | 268 | 131 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 49 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 212 | 282 | 213 | 211 | 212 | 397 | 223 | 12 | 394 | 408 | 200 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 31 |
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