Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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