Carbis Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.20° N 5.46° W

Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
18.1° C
1.1° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, W swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carbis Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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 Carbis Bay has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch for this stretch of sand.

We start off on Saturday the 8th and right through the following week, the surf is pretty grim. We're looking at small, weak swell with very poor conditions. There's a tiny bit of energy here and there, but the wind is all over the place and the wave quality is just not there for a paddle. Honestly, there are a few days in that first week where the onshore wind and choppy conditions make it look more like a kite-surfing setup than anything for a surfboard. We’ve got a long dry spell here with no real recommendations.

The first flicker of hope shows up on Friday the 14th. The morning session sees a small 3ft swell from the west, period 9 seconds, with light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is weak at 126, but it’s clean. It's just surfable, but nothing to write home about. That’s about as good as it gets for a while.

We finally get a bit more size around the 18th of August. Tuesday morning and afternoon see a 4ft swell from the west. The period is short though, between 6 and 8 seconds, so it won't have much punch. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 142 in the morning and 171 in the afternoon. The wind is cross-offshore and the waves look clean. This is probably your best bet if you’re desperate for a paddle, but the short period means it'll be a bit fat and mushy on this beach.

Later on, around the 19th, the swell bumps up to 6ft on Wednesday morning with moderate combined energy (300), but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with some cross-shore wind. It’s bordering on too big for beginners, but nothing special for the experienced crew either given the short 7-second period.

The standout in this whole forecast, if you can call it that, is the Tuesday the 18th. It’s the most consistent window with clean conditions and a bit of push. Carbis Bay is an inconsistent spot, so a couple of days of rideable waves is about as good as it gets around here. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner suit.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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0
0
0
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.8
NW
5
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
W
13
0.7
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
9
1
W
9
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
1
W
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
28
26
25
26
34
22
33
20
13
116
158
136
169
319
282
184
126
89
132
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
E
10
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
N
20
N
10
NE
25
ESE
25
ESE
10
ESE
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
NE
20
NNW
20
NW
10
W
15
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
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on
on
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cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
2:03AM4.65m
2:43PM4.82m
3:21AM4.90m
3:53PM5.21m
4:25AM5.26m
4:50PM5.66m
5:18AM5.62m
5:39PM6.05m
6:04AM5.90m
6:24PM6.31m
6:47AM6.05m
7:06PM6.40m
Low Tide
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
12:29PM0.13m
00:56AM-0.08m
1:10PM0.00m
1:36AM-0.10m
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6:01
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6:07
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8:53
8:52
8:50
8:49
8:46
8:45
8:43
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Temp °C
21
18
20
19
17
17
17
19
22
22
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25
26
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18
Feels °C
20
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18
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17
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24
20
18
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19
16
17
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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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