Carbis Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.20° N 5.46° W

Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
17.4°C
0.8° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, W swell with 1,892 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carbis Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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’s on offer for Carbis Bay over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a few clean windows but plenty of ordinary times too.

We start off with a bit of a wait. The first few days are just not happening. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th have some size, around 5ft to 7ft, but the wind is either cross-off or howling, and the forecast just doesn’t back it up for a proper session. The energy is moderate to strong (344 to 704), but the conditions aren’t there for a good time.

Now, Saturday the 5th is where it gets interesting. That morning, with a glassy clean 5ft swell from the west and a very long 12-second period, the water temp is sitting at 63°, which is about average for the time of year. The energy is solidly moderate (646). That’s the standout of the whole run – clean, glassy, and that long-period groundswell will wrap nicely into the bay. The afternoon stays clean with 4ft, though the period drops to 11 seconds. This is the one to circle, but keep in mind it’s an inconsistent break, so patience will be key.

After Saturday, it goes quiet again. Sunday the 6th is tiny and blown out. Monday the 7th has the biggest swell of the period – 8ft with a 12-second period and very strong energy (1635) – but it’s coming with a cross-shore wind and a cross-chop, so it’s a real challenge. That size is for experts only, and the conditions aren’t doing it any favours. Tuesday the 8th is similar, with 8ft and energy over 1000, but again that cross-shore wind and lumpy surface ruin the ride.

The middle of the week the 9th and 10th drops back to smaller, more manageable sizes (3ft to 7ft), but the winds are messy or onshore. There’s a small window on the 10th with a light breeze, but it’s cross-on, so nothing to get excited about. The weekend of the 12th and 13th looks poor, with onshore winds and dropping swell.

The second week has a bit of promise, but it’s a long-range call so keep your fingers crossed. The 15th of September sees a big, long-period groundswell push through – 5ft to 6ft with a 16-second period from the WNW. The energy is very strong (1131 and 1519), but the wind is onshore, so the surf will be big but messy. Not a day for beginners.

Then, on the 16th of September, we get the second real standout. Wednesday morning brings a clean 5ft swell with a 13-second period and light cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (703), and the forecast is calling for very good surf conditions. That’s the one to aim for if you can. The afternoon drops to 4ft but stays clean, just not as punchy.

After that, it fades away. The 17th and 18th are tiny and poor. So, the play here is simple: Saturday the 5th for glassy perfection, and Wednesday the 16th for the long-range, good-quality groundswell. Everything else is a pass.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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671
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1186
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234
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:59PM5.18m
10:26AM4.96m
11:00PM4.74m
11:37AM4.61m
00:24AM4.42m
1:10PM4.49m
2:02AM4.45m
2:40PM4.75m
3:21AM4.78m
3:48PM5.20m
4:18AM5.22m
4:40PM5.67m
Low Tide
3:55PM1.01m
4:22AM1.24m
4:53PM1.40m
5:28AM1.62m
6:15PM1.69m
7:01AM1.82m
7:57PM1.68m
8:37AM1.65m
9:22PM1.32m
9:49AM1.23m
10:24PM0.84m
10:44AM0.77m
11:12PM0.40m
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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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