Carbis Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 BST
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Carbis Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 20th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 20th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WSW
14
3
W
13
2.3
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5507
3082
1444
854
619
598
711
645
541
402
296
230
133
101
102
192
294
492
528
432
307
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
25
SW
25
S
25
S
20
SE
20
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
E
15
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:13AM5.77m
8:36PM5.86m
9:06AM5.39m
9:32PM5.51m
10:05AM4.99m
10:33PM5.16m
11:12AM4.67m
11:43PM4.89m
12:26PM4.50m
00:56AM4.76m
1:37PM4.52m
2:02AM4.77m
2:37PM4.66m
2:58AM4.86m
Low Tide
2:39PM0.55m
3:13AM0.55m
3:34PM0.87m
4:12AM0.87m
4:33PM1.18m
5:17AM1.16m
5:39PM1.43m
6:25AM1.34m
6:50PM1.55m
7:33AM1.39m
7:58PM1.54m
8:35AM1.34m
8:58PM1.44m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:08
9:09
9:12
9:13
9:14
9:15
Temp °C
14
14
14
15
16
17
16
17
16
17
17
19
21
22
21
20
21
21
21
21
20
9
10
10
11
12
13
15
16
16
16
15
19
20
21
19
17
19
20
22
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WSW
14
3
W
13
2.3
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
W
11
Energy kJ
5507
3082
1444
854
619
598
711
645
541
402
296
230
133
101
102
102
294
492
528
432
307
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
7
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.2
N
3
0.2
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
W
9
0.2
S
13
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
ESE
5
Energy kJ
52
10
9
9
21
45
28
5
19
20
8
1
26
192
74
13
6
15
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SE
4
0.1
S
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
19
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
6
6
1
10
1
1
3
7
7
2
9
6
15
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
N
3
0.3
E
3
0.1
SE
5
0.3
SE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.6
E
4
0.6
ESE
5
0.6
ESE
5
Energy kJ
5
1
3
2
2
1
3
14
12
17
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
74
0
2
2
6
2
0
0
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
5
2
0
8
5
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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.

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