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Carbis Bay Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (60 surf breaks) /
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Carbis Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Carbis Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 28th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | |
164 | 205 | 205 | 444 | 669 | 432 | 503 | 404 | 242 | 135 | 100 | 71 | 43 | 66 | 41 | 61 | 88 | 220 | 244 | 188 | 485 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:26PM4.50m | 00:56AM4.76m | 1:37PM4.52m | 2:02AM4.77m | 2:37PM4.66m | 2:58AM4.86m | 3:26PM4.85m | 3:45AM4.99m | 4:09PM5.05m | 4:27AM5.12m | 4:48PM5.22m | 5:06AM5.22m | 5:24PM5.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:50PM1.55m | 7:33AM1.39m | 7:58PM1.54m | 8:35AM1.34m | 8:58PM1.44m | 9:27AM1.24m | 9:49PM1.30m | 10:12AM1.14m | 10:32PM1.15m | 10:51AM1.05m | 11:11PM1.03m | 11:27AM0.98m | 11:48PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 14 |
20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
 kJ | 164 | 205 | 205 | 444 | 669 | 432 | 503 | 404 | 242 | 135 | 100 | 71 | 43 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 88 | 220 | 244 | 188 | 485 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 18 | SW 19 | S 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | S 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 9 | SSW 5 | W 13 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 20 | 7 | 78 | 99 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 66 | 41 | 61 | 62 | 26 | 8 | 123 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 13 | — | S 21 | — | SW 12 | N 5 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 4 | — | W 15 | W 8 | SSW 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 17 | 7 | — | 9 | — | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30 | 12 | 25 | 3 | — | 17 | 12 | 8 | 58 | 56 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | — | W 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 44 | 49 | 19 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 84 | 135 | 188 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
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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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