Carbis Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.20° N 5.46° W

Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
18.2° C
1.3° 

Carbis Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Carbis Bay surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's cut through the noise and get real about what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's a tale of two halves, with a lot of flat spells to start before things potentially fire up.

Right out of the gate, the outlook is grim. We're looking at a solid week, maybe more, of barely a ripple. From Wednesday the 5th all the way through to around the 11th, it’s just tiny, weak swell. We're talking waves you could step over, not ride. The northwesterly winds are going to keep things messy anyway, so save your energy. There’s a bit of life on Wednesday the 12th, when the energy ticks up a notch with a moderate 126 combined swell energy. It’s a weak 3ft to 3ft from the west, and with light SW winds early, Carbis Bay might just be rideable but completely ordinary. Don’t get excited.

After that, the models are hinting at something much more interesting for the following week. Now, we’re looking at the real standout, and it’s a long way off, so take it with a grain of salt, but it’s got potential written all over it.

Carbis Bay is a beginner-friendly, fairly exposed beach break that works on a WNW swell. The water is running at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’ll feel pretty good. The problem is, for the first week, there's simply nothing to ride.

Hold on to your boards for Monday the 17th. This is the one that catches my eye. The models are pushing in a solid west-northwest swell, building through the day. Morning brings in 5ft of swell at a period of 8 seconds, with fresh offshore SW winds. It’s not perfect, but it’s clean and the combined energy jumps to 432, which means a proper pulse of energy. The real gem, though, is the afternoon. The swell is forecast to jack up to 8ft from the west with a 10-second period, and the offshore wind is still howling. This is a powerful, clean combo. The energy is a massive 1944, which is strong, and the direction is right. But at 8ft, this is expert territory. It’s going to be big, powerful, and a proper handful. This is not a day for the faint of heart.

Then, Tuesday the 18th will see the swell dropping from 7ft in the morning, but the WNW wind is forecast at 25 mph, which is just onshore and will likely shred it. It’s a step down and a bit messy, but there will still be some lumps around for the experienced crew. Then we fade back into smaller, less interesting surf for a few days.

There is another pulse of sizeable swell on Thursday the 20th, with the morning pushing 8ft from the west. But the SSW wind is strong, and the afternoon brings light rain and a strong offshore SW wind with 6ft. It could be a wild card for experts, but the long-range forecast is too iffy to call it a standout.

So, the call is simple: the first full week is a write-off. Do something else with your time. The real window is Monday the 17th. Carbis Bay with a big, clean, powerful W swell and offshore wind. That will be the day to be out there, if you’ve got the skills. It’s a week away, so keep your fingers crossed, but that’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
6
0.7
W
6
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.6
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
30
17
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15
8
29
28
16
26
26
39
22
44
20
11
82
226
203
240
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
10
NNE
5
ENE
5
WNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross
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cross-off
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glassy
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glassy
High Tide
10:53AM4.93m
11:23PM4.89m
11:59AM4.70m
00:38AM4.66m
1:20PM4.63m
2:03AM4.65m
2:43PM4.82m
3:21AM4.90m
3:53PM5.21m
4:25AM5.26m
4:50PM5.66m
5:18AM5.62m
5:39PM6.05m
Low Tide
4:50AM1.17m
5:15PM1.34m
5:50AM1.44m
6:26PM1.56m
7:09AM1.61m
7:54PM1.58m
8:36AM1.53m
9:20PM1.33m
9:53AM1.21m
10:29PM0.91m
10:53AM0.80m
11:25PM0.47m
11:44AM0.41m
00:13AM0.12m
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6:05
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8:57
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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