Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, WSW swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WSW 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 (Aug 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks of surf.
We've got a real slow start. The first few days are flat and choppy, so don't even bother. It's a dry spell until Monday, August 3rd, when things start to show some life.
Let's get into it.
Monday, August 3rd is the first real chance. Carbis Bay gets a morning swell about 3ft, coming from the WSW. The wind goes glassy, which is a huge plus – the water will be like a mirror. The combined energy is moderate (113), so there's enough juice for a beginner-friendly wave. The afternoon keeps the same size swell, but the wind turns offshore, keeping it clean. It's not epic, but it's surfable. Water temp is 65°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
Tuesday, August 4th is the best day of the whole run. The morning swell jumps to a solid 4ft from the WSW, with a moderate offshore wind keeping every face clean. The combined energy is the strongest we'll see (161), so it's got some real punch. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy, but the wind is perfect. The afternoon drops a little to 3ft, but the offshore wind holds. For a beginner spot, this is the pick of the packet.
After that, it's a long wait. From Wednesday, August 5th, right through the middle of the second week, the conditions are poor. The wind gets messy and the swell dies. You'll see a small pulse on Sunday, August 9th morning with 3ft from the WSW and a light cross-offshore breeze, but it's nothing to get excited about.
The last chance might be Thursday, August 13th afternoon. We get a 3ft swell from the W with a moderate offshore wind, and the combined energy is moderate (111). There's a risk of thunderstorms, so keep an eye on the sky, but the wind is good.
So, to sum it up: the Tuesday, August 4th morning session is the clear standout. It's the biggest, cleanest swell in the window. The Monday, August 3rd morning is a solid second choice for the glassy conditions. The rest of the forecast is a real waiting game.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 32 | 11 | 33 | 41 | 39 | 49 | 35 | 19 | 106 | 113 | 106 | 75 | 146 | 104 | 44 | 8 | 8 | 40 | 26 | 24 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:14PM5.76m | 7:31AM5.53m | 7:47PM5.81m | 8:05AM5.55m | 8:21PM5.78m | 8:40AM5.50m | 8:57PM5.67m | 9:18AM5.37m | 9:38PM5.46m | 10:01AM5.18m | 10:25PM5.19m | 10:53AM4.93m | 11:23PM4.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:18PM0.59m | 1:41AM0.52m | 1:51PM0.54m | 2:14AM0.50m | 2:24PM0.56m | 2:47AM0.55m | 2:59PM0.67m | 3:23AM0.69m | 3:36PM0.84m | 4:02AM0.90m | 4:20PM1.08m | 4:50AM1.17m | 5:15PM1.34m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 10 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 7 | W 10 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 32 | 11 | 33 | 15 | 39 | 49 | 35 | 17 | 106 | 113 | 106 | 75 | 7 | 104 | 44 | 4 | 8 | 40 | 26 | 24 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 12 | WNW 7 | W 9 | — | — | W 6 | W 10 | E 4 | — | — | — | SW 15 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 13 | W 11 | N 4 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 3 | 4 | 41 | — | — | 3 | 19 | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 9 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | E 4 | S 15 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | 7 | 18 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | N 3 | E 2 | E 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 7 | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | NNW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 27 | 10 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | 146 | — | — | 51 | 60 | 4 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 252 | 936 | 212 | 11 | 23 | 12 | 378 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 246 | 87 | 11 | 252 | 23 | 544 |
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