Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carbis Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
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's on the menu for Carbis Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it’s a slow start. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell to kick things off, with nothing worth paddling out for on the first weekend or the start of the next week. The odd little bump is there, but it’s all crossed up or onshore, just messy. You’ll be waiting a good few days.
The first real glimmer comes on Monday, August 3rd. The morning is looking glassy, with a light offshore breeze from the south-west swinging in later. We’re talking small waves, around 3ft to 3ft from the WSW, with a short period of 8 seconds. The swell energy is still weak (104), so it’s not going to be a classic, but it’s clean. For a beginner or a longboarder wanting a gentle slide, this is your window. It’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute.
Now, the standout. The real one to circle on the calendar is Tuesday, August 11th. The morning is looking special. We’ve got a light offshore breeze from the WSW, clean conditions, and a solid 5ft groundswell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps right up to 388, so there’s some proper push behind it. This is the best on offer – clean, fun, and with enough power to make it worthwhile. The afternoon picks up even more size to 6ft, but the wind swings cross-off, and while it’s clean, the energy gets a bit too strong (620) and the tide might play tricks.
Wednesday, August 12th morning is also worth a mention – another clean session with a light offshore, 5ft from the WSW (313 energy). It’s a solid backup option.
A word of warning: the swell gets bigger later in the second week. By Sunday, August 16th, we’re looking at 5ft waves, but with a strong breeze hitting 25 mph from the west. It’s going to be a messy, blown-out affair. That one’s for the hardcore only, or the kite surfers, because paddle surfing in that will be a battle.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
Overall, don’t get too excited for the first week. The 11th and 12th of August are your best bets. The morning sessions are the go, with that light offshore wind making all the difference.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 41 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 18 | 103 | 99 | 78 | 51 | 125 | 116 | 8 | 269 | 279 | 215 | 170 | 17 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:47PM5.81m | 8:05AM5.55m | 8:21PM5.78m | 8:40AM5.50m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:51PM0.54m | 2:14AM0.50m | 2:24PM0.56m | 2:47AM0.55m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | N 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 14 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 17 | 103 | 99 | 78 | 51 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | N 3 | W 10 | E 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | W 11 | SW 12 | W 10 | N 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 41 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 8 | — | — | E 7 | S 15 | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 12 | W 10 | N 5 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 125 | 116 | 80 | 269 | 279 | 215 | 170 | 88 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 11 | 99 | 273 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 246 | 251 | 2124 | 28 | 119 | 408 | 12 | 231 | 520 | 387 |
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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).
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