Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag for us. We’ve got some swell pulses coming through, but the wind’s going to be the main character in this story, and honestly, it’s not always on our side. There are a few windows that look proper, so let's get to it.

We kick things off with the best of the bunch on Saturday the 5th of September. Carbis Bay is showing a solid 4ft of swell from the WNW, with an 11 second period. That’s some nice, clean groundswell, and the wind is offshore from the southwest – a real gift. The water temperature is sitting at 63°F, which is just a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit. The combined swell energy is moderate at 432, so there’s some good push behind it. It’s an inconsistent break though, so don't expect a wave every minute, but when they come, they'll be worth it. You'll have the place to yourself early, though it can get a bit busy later, so get on it.

The following morning, Sunday the 6th, is smaller at 3ft and the wind is a cross-offshore, so it's not terrible, but it's pretty ordinary. The afternoon gets a bit cleaner with a gentle offshore, but at 2ft it’s small and weak. Not the day to get excited.

Then we have a big pulse of swell arriving Monday morning, the 7th of September. We’re looking at 8ft from the west, with a very long 13 second period. That's proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a strong 1783 – you’ll feel the ocean working. But here’s the catch: the wind is a cross-offshore, and the conditions are described as marginal. That much west swell, with that long period, can be a bit tricky at a beach break, and it's more for experienced surfers. It’s not the cleanest, but if you know what you’re doing, you might get some powerful ones. The afternoon is similar, with 7ft and a 12 second period, still with cross-offshore wind and marginal conditions.

Tuesday the 8th drops back to 6ft, but the wind is cross-shore and the surf quality is poor. It just doesn't clean up. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are small and weak, with onshore or cross-shore winds.

Friday the 11th of September picks up again with 6ft swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the NW, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. It’s just not going to be a fun paddle. For the more experienced among you, the swell is there, but the wind is a real issue. The same story continues for the weekend – there’s swell, but the wind is just not playing ball.

The next real highlight comes on Tuesday the 15th of September. We’ve got 3ft of swell from the WNW with a nice 12 second period. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, and the conditions are clean. The combined energy is moderate at 352, so it’s a nice, manageable size. It’s a solid option if you’re looking for a quiet session, but it’s still an inconsistent break.

The rest of the second week is pretty small. There’s a few days of offshore winds with knee-high waves, but nothing to get excited about. The swell just fades out, and by the 20th of September we’re looking at 2ft glassy conditions, but it’s so small it's barely surfable.

To be honest, the standout window is that Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, and then maybe that Tuesday. The rest of the time, it’s either too windy or too small. If you’re not fussed about perfect conditions, there’s always something, but for a good wave, you’ll need to pick your moment.

Rusty.

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