Carbis Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.20° N 5.46° W

Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
17.5°C
1.0° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, W swell with 1,887 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. 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 2.2m 14s 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 6th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a look at what's cookin' for Carbis Bay over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with ya – it's a bit of a tough stretch. We've got a few windows where it could be alright, but there's a lot of time in between where you're better off stayin' home and waxin' your board.

We start off Sunday the 6th with pretty flat conditions. A weak 2ft swell from the west with a short period isn't goin' to get anyone excited, especially with a cross-off breeze. The water temp is sittin' around 64°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, things get interesting, but not exactly good, from Monday the 7th. The swell jumps up to 8ft on the Monday morning, and the wave energy is massive at 1783 (moderate to strong), but the wind is a cross-off and the conditions are just marginal. It's a W groundswell with a period of 13 seconds, so there's some punch, but this spot isn't the best at handlin' that much juice. By Monday afternoon, it's droppin' to 7ft, still with 1215 energy, but still just marginal. Tuesday and Wednesday are a write-off – the wind swings cross-shore and the surf is just poor. Thursday the 10th has offshore winds, but the swell is short period and messy, so it's a no-go. Friday the 11th is the same story.

Alright, here's the one standout for the whole forecast. Saturday the 12th of September. This is the day. We've got a clean, moderate offshore breeze from the SSW in the morning, building into a proper offshore from the SW by the afternoon. The swell is a solid 5ft to 7ft from the W/SW with a period of 7 to 8 seconds. It's not a long-period groundswell, so it won't be barreling, but it'll be peaky and fun. The wave energy is moderate (267 in the morning, 632 in the afternoon), and the conditions are described as "good". It's still a beginner-friendly spot at this size, so it won't be too heavy. Keep in mind, this break can get crowded sometimes, so get down early.

After that, it's back to the doldrums. Sunday the 13th has fresh offshore winds, but the swell drops right off. The whole second week is a real struggle. We've got a lot of wind, a lot of cross-off conditions, and the swell is either too small or just messy. There is a huge spike in swell on Monday the 21st of September, with 13ft waves and a massive 2872 energy reading, but the forecast actually says it's predicted to be too big for this break, so that's a pass unless you've got a death wish and a big gun.

Honestly, for this stretch, the setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle surf, especially with the strong cross-off winds. For us surfers, Saturday the 12th is your only real shot at a good, clean session. The rest of the time, it's a blank run – but that's Carbis Bay for you sometimes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.9
W
16
2.3
W
13
2
W
12
2.1
W
11
1.8
W
9
2.1
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.7
WSW
7
2.3
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
8
1
W
8
1.6
WSW
7
2.2
W
8
1.7
WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
74
417
1783
1209
1026
526
677
704
459
213
111
240
655
567
329
207
124
252
624
345
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SSW
20
WSW
25
WNW
25
WSW
25
SW
30
NW
35
WNW
35
NW
25
NW
20
W
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
S
25
SSW
20
SW
20
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
1:10PM4.49m
2:02AM4.45m
2:40PM4.75m
3:21AM4.78m
3:48PM5.20m
4:18AM5.22m
4:40PM5.67m
5:05AM5.62m
5:24PM6.05m
5:46AM5.92m
6:04PM6.28m
6:24AM6.09m
6:41PM6.34m
Low Tide
7:57PM1.68m
8:37AM1.65m
9:22PM1.32m
9:49AM1.23m
10:24PM0.84m
10:44AM0.77m
11:12PM0.40m
11:29AM0.37m
11:54PM0.09m
12:09PM0.11m
00:32AM-0.07m
12:46PM0.00m
1:07AM-0.05m
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7:55
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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13
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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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