Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, W swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. 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 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
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 Carbis Bay has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch for this stretch of sand.
We start off on Saturday the 8th and right through the following week, the surf is pretty grim. We're looking at small, weak swell with very poor conditions. There's a tiny bit of energy here and there, but the wind is all over the place and the wave quality is just not there for a paddle. Honestly, there are a few days in that first week where the onshore wind and choppy conditions make it look more like a kite-surfing setup than anything for a surfboard. We’ve got a long dry spell here with no real recommendations.
The first flicker of hope shows up on Friday the 14th. The morning session sees a small 3ft swell from the west, period 9 seconds, with light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is weak at 126, but it’s clean. It's just surfable, but nothing to write home about. That’s about as good as it gets for a while.
We finally get a bit more size around the 18th of August. Tuesday morning and afternoon see a 4ft swell from the west. The period is short though, between 6 and 8 seconds, so it won't have much punch. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 142 in the morning and 171 in the afternoon. The wind is cross-offshore and the waves look clean. This is probably your best bet if you’re desperate for a paddle, but the short period means it'll be a bit fat and mushy on this beach.
Later on, around the 19th, the swell bumps up to 6ft on Wednesday morning with moderate combined energy (300), but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with some cross-shore wind. It’s bordering on too big for beginners, but nothing special for the experienced crew either given the short 7-second period.
The standout in this whole forecast, if you can call it that, is the Tuesday the 18th. It’s the most consistent window with clean conditions and a bit of push. Carbis Bay is an inconsistent spot, so a couple of days of rideable waves is about as good as it gets around here. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner suit.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 31 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 22 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 116 | 158 | 136 | 169 | 319 | 282 | 184 | 126 | 89 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:03AM4.65m | 2:43PM4.82m | 3:21AM4.90m | 3:53PM5.21m | 4:25AM5.26m | 4:50PM5.66m | 5:18AM5.62m | 5:39PM6.05m | 6:04AM5.90m | 6:24PM6.31m | 6:47AM6.05m | 7:06PM6.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM1.58m | 8:36AM1.53m | 9:20PM1.33m | 9:53AM1.21m | 10:29PM0.91m | 10:53AM0.80m | 11:25PM0.47m | 11:44AM0.41m | 00:13AM0.12m | 12:29PM0.13m | 00:56AM-0.08m | 1:10PM0.00m | 1:36AM-0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | N 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 11 | 116 | 158 | 136 | 169 | 319 | 282 | 184 | 126 | 89 | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SSE 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | N 4 | W 9 | SW 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | WNW 12 | E 5 | E 5 | N 3 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 22 | 33 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 13 | SW 12 | SW 6 | — | SE 5 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | N 4 | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 5 | E 6 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | 14 | — | 9 | — | 2 | 8 | 7 | 39 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 9 | 395 | 212 | 212 | 9 | 212 | 9 | 380 | 212 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 212 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 164 |
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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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