Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's have a look at what Carbis Bay is serving up for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the first week is pretty grim. The winds are all over the shop, mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the waves are small and lumpy. You wouldn't want to be out there. The first real chance for a surf doesn't show up until Thursday the 27th of August.
For that first possible session: Thursday the 27th of August morning, it’s looking tidy. A clear sky and a light 6 mph offshore wind from the southwest. The swell is 4 ft from the west with a 9-second period, and the energy is moderate at 304. That's a clean, surfable wave. Just a heads up, crowds can be a factor here sometimes.
Now for the real talk. Friday the 28th of August afternoon, a big swell hits. We’re talking a 12 ft wave from the west with an 8-second period. The energy jumps to 1541, which is strong. But for Carbis Bay, that’s too much. It’s an expert-only situation. The wind will be a strong cross-off, so the face will look clean, but the size is intimidating.
The absolute standout of the whole 16-day window is Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon. The morning is a bit shaky, but the afternoon goes glassy. A light 6 mph wind from the west-southwest. You’ll have a 8 ft swell from the northwest, with a short 7-second period. The energy is strong at 546. That glassy surface is the key. This is the one to aim for. It’s not a classic long-period groundswell, but the conditions will make it the best session on offer.
So, to sum it up: ignore the first week of messy junk. The 27th of August is a good, clean option, and the afternoon of the 3rd of September is the real prize, if you're up for a bit of size.
Keep your eye on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, strong winds from the E by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | N 6 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 4 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 808 | 721 | 423 | 173 | 119 | 53 | 69 | 28 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 33 | 28 | 22 | 33 | 42 | 39 | 208 | 353 | 282 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:47AM4.53m | 11:15PM4.31m | 11:47AM4.18m | 00:28AM4.00m | 1:13PM4.00m | 2:02AM3.94m | 2:43PM4.12m | 3:19AM4.15m | 3:46PM4.44m | 4:12AM4.49m | 4:32PM4.83m | 4:52AM4.85m | 5:09PM5.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07PM1.77m | 5:34AM1.98m | 6:12PM2.11m | 6:50AM2.23m | 7:44PM2.23m | 8:26AM2.22m | 9:14PM2.06m | 9:41AM1.94m | 10:14PM1.71m | 10:31AM1.56m | 10:57PM1.31m | 11:10AM1.16m | 11:34PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 721 | 423 | 173 | 119 | 53 | 69 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 51 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 17 | 33 | 42 | 39 | 207 | 353 | 282 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | N 4 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | — | 33 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 51 | 22 | 51 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 33 | 55 | 202 | 123 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 15 | W 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 8 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 10 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 25 | 25 | 39 | 13 | 8 | 54 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 96 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | E 4 | — | E 4 | N 4 | NNE 3 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | WSW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 808 | — | 18 | 72 | 37 | 23 | — | 19 | — | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 88 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 35 | 208 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 553 | 212 | 8 | 98 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 373 | 188 | 244 | 6 | 21 | 13 | 177 | 137 | 0 |
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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).
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