Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 166 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the imperial version.
Let’s be honest — the first week and a half at Carbis Bay is a total bust. From Tuesday 28th July through to Monday 10th August, there’s a long stretch of poor surf with very little to ride. Small waves, weak energy, and messy wind. A real gap.
Tuesday 28th July kicks off with a 3ft swell from the west, cross-off wind from the south at 9 mph, and water temp a touch warmer than normal at 64°. The combined energy is 103 (moderate), but it’s poor surf conditions. Not worth it.
Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th are even smaller, with swell dropping to 2ft and 2ft, and cross-shore winds making it choppy. Energy levels are down to 30-70. Nothing.
Friday 31st July through Sunday 2nd August is a write-off. Swell is barely 1ft to 2ft, wind is cross or cross-on. Water temp is about average for the time of year, but you won’t care.
Monday 3rd August shows a bump to 3ft from the WSW, but onshore wind from the NNE at 12 mph. Energy hits 152 (moderate), but conditions are poor.
Tuesday 4th August is the first day that’s even surfable — 4ft from the SW, light cross-off breeze from the south at 6 mph. Energy is 145 (moderate). The comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Not a standout.
The rest of the week stays small and uninspiring.
Then on Monday 10th August, we get a proper pulse. 6ft from the west, cross-off wind from the WNW at 12 mph. Combined energy jumps to 512 (strong wave energy). That’s the standout for the 16-day window, but it’s over a week away, so promising but not certain.
Tuesday 11th August keeps the swell at 6ft to 6ft from the WSW, light cross-shore winds. Energy is 358 to 800 (strong to very strong). Period is 8 seconds, so short-period, but size and clean wind make it worth a look.
Wednesday 12th August afternoon is the best. 8ft from the WSW, cross-off wind from the WNW at 9 mph, and energy at 800 (very strong). The comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the one to circle. At 8ft, it’s expert territory, but if you’ve got the skills, go.
Carbis Bay is a beginner spot normally, but with this size, it’s for experienced surfers only. Swell direction from the WSW works well with the optimum WNW. Water temp is about average. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so expect some company.
The long gap of poor surf is tough, but it doesn’t stay poor forever. The second week of August is where the hope is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 103 | 79 | 72 | 73 | 84 | 31 | 30 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 33 | 42 | 40 | 35 | 22 | 51 | 110 | 151 | 116 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:30PM5.16m | 5:49AM5.10m | 6:07PM5.42m | 6:24AM5.30m | 6:41PM5.63m | 6:58AM5.44m | 7:14PM5.76m | 7:31AM5.53m | 7:47PM5.81m | 8:05AM5.55m | 8:21PM5.78m | 8:40AM5.50m | 8:57PM5.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:57PM1.06m | 12:10PM0.95m | 00:33AM0.81m | 12:44PM0.74m | 1:08AM0.63m | 1:18PM0.59m | 1:41AM0.52m | 1:51PM0.54m | 2:14AM0.50m | 2:24PM0.56m | 2:47AM0.55m | 2:59PM0.67m | 3:23AM0.69m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 10 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 103 | 79 | 72 | 73 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 24 | 40 | 35 | 22 | 51 | 110 | 151 | 116 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 6 | S 5 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 12 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | N 3 | N 3 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 42 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | N 4 | W 12 | S 12 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | N 4 | — | N 4 | WNW 7 | — | N 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 84 | 58 | 31 | 1 | — | 3 | 18 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 211 | 212 | 213 | 252 | 8 | 20 | 252 | 215 | 9 | 23 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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