Carbis Bay Surf Break

Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.20° N 5.46° W

Issued: 6 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
15.3° C

Normal for this time of year

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 6th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 6th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, fellow surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Gotta be straight with you: the forecast is a pretty grim one. We’re looking at a long stretch of very ordinary to poor surf, with hardly a standout session in the mix. Right now, the only real blip of hope is a very small, clean window on Monday morning, but even that is nothing to write home about.

We start the run on Monday, July 6th, at Carbis Bay. Water temp is sitting at 60°, which is about average for the time of year – nothing unusual there. The morning session is the best we’ll see for a while: a little 3 ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off, keeping things clean. The combined energy is weak (104). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. After that, it’s a long, slow slide into mediocrity.

From Monday afternoon right through to the start of the second week, the story is the same: the swell stays tiny, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions get choppy and messy. The combined energy levels drop below 100 most of the time, with a few days dipping into the 60s and 70s. There’s a brief spike on the 8th (Wednesday) with a 3 ft WNW swell and a 10-second period, pushing energy to 120, but the wind is a light cross-on, and the quality is poor. It’s just not worth getting wet.

The second week is even worse. The wind goes ballistic, with strong breezes and fresh onshore flow from the east making a mess of things. The swell is tiny and mixed with short, weak periods. There’s one moment on the 14th (Tuesday) where a 1 ft swell from the west shows up with a long 11-second period, pushing energy to 103, but the wind is cross-on and choppy. It’s a tease.

Right at the very end of the outlook, on Tuesday, July 21st, we see a jump in swell size with a 7 ft NW swell, but it’s accompanied by a short period (7 seconds) and a strong onshore wind. The combined energy hits 357, but it’s a messy, lumpy mess. For a beach break, that’s a recipe for closeouts and chop. It’s more suited for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

So, what’s the call? Monday morning, July 6th, at Carbis Bay is the only true standout, and that’s only because it’s the cleanest of a very rough bunch. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. Otherwise, it’s a long wait. The good news is that forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Stay salty.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the E by Sat night).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
NNW
6
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
1
E
4
0.7
NNE
6
1.2
ESE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
90
69
73
47
90
120
118
120
85
81
113
127
90
49
92
60
26
30
35
50
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NNW
5
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
25
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
35
E
40
E
35
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:09PM5.17m
10:36AM4.87m
10:59PM5.03m
11:31AM4.77m
11:59PM4.90m
12:36PM4.74m
1:07AM4.86m
1:46PM4.82m
2:20AM4.95m
2:56PM5.05m
3:28AM5.17m
3:59PM5.37m
Low Tide
4:08PM1.15m
4:39AM1.13m
4:55PM1.28m
5:29AM1.24m
5:51PM1.40m
6:28AM1.33m
6:57PM1.45m
7:36AM1.34m
8:10PM1.37m
8:48AM1.24m
9:24PM1.15m
9:57AM1.01m
10:31PM0.82m
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:32
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:29
 mm
Temp °C
22
22
19
20
20
18
22
22
19
22
21
20
24
22
19
25
26
23
26
28
25
Feels °C
20
20
18
19
18
17
21
20
18
20
18
17
22
19
16
24
24
21
19
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
NNW
6
0.8
N
6
0.7
N
7
0.5
N
6
0.4
N
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.7
N
6
Energy kJ
96
90
69
73
47
90
120
118
120
85
81
113
127
90
46
51
43
17
9
35
36
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.2
ESE
5
0.5
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
8
7
7
2
20
7
3
5
5
5
12
2
10
10
49
92
60
26
13
7
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
17
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
6
6
7
7
7
6
6
3
6
3
7
43
12
12
6
10
18
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
4
0.3
NNE
2
0.6
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.9
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.7
ESE
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
7
1
E
4
1
ESE
4
1.2
ESE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
8
12
56
21
11
11
62
30
34
50
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
1
0
23
8
2
11
8
8
11
31
8
15
92
8
8
9
231
43
49
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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.

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