Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 2,296 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
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. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest, so let’s break it down.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a big pulse of south-west swell rolling in this weekend. We’re talking 10 ft to 12 ft of solid SW groundswell, but here’s the thing – that’s too much muscle for this little bay, especially for the beginners it’s known for. Saturday morning is a write-off with a risk of thunderstorms and a strong 25 mph WSW wind making it a tough paddle, but Saturday afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-off breeze. Still, that 12 ft swell (2296 energy) is pushing expert-level territory, so if you’re a seasoned local and the tide lines up, it could be a wild one.
Sunday drops to a more manageable 7 ft to 8 ft with fresh offshore winds all day from the SW. That’s a lot more inviting, and the swell energy (577-804) is moderate but solid. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Monday sees the swell easing but still holding at 7 ft to 10 ft with cleaner cross-off breezes – decent for a paddle, but nothing to write home about.
Then we hit flat spell. From Tuesday the 1st of September through to Thursday the 3rd, it’s tiny – barely 4 ft and dropping to a pathetic 0.7 ft by Wednesday. The energy reading plummets to 25, which is weaker than a limp noodle. Don’t even bother; it’s a dead few days.
The best of the whole outlook? That’s Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September. Friday morning you’ve got 5 ft of clean, gentle offshore swell from the W (384 energy) – small but clean, perfect for a beginner to have a go. But the real standout is Saturday morning the 5th: 6 ft of W swell, 10-second period, and glassy conditions with only a 3 mph offshore breeze. That’s clean, lined-up, and the energy is a solid 670. For Carbis Bay, that’s about as good as it gets. The only catch? The crowd profile says “sometimes” busy, so a few other paddlers might have the same idea.
After that, it falls apart again. The second week is a write-off with onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and tiny waves. From Sunday the 6th onward the swell hangs around 5 ft to 7 ft but the wind turns ugly – cross-on and lumpy – making it a battle. By the 8th of September, we’re down to 3 ft with a messy cross-chop, and the energy is barely 179. It’s not worth waxing the board for the rest of the run.
So, bottom line: your best windows are the Saturday the 5th of September morning for the cleanest, most surfable waves, and the Sunday prior if you’re keen for a bigger, wind-affected session. If you’re a beginner, stick to Friday the 4th morning. After that, the bay goes quiet for days. Stay tuned, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 16 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 6 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
984 | 2296 | 791 | 577 | 804 | 1729 | 1459 | 900 | 392 | 225 | 201 | 122 | 25 | 607 | 569 | 491 | 396 | 377 | 351 | 291 | 856 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:32AM5.73m | 6:47PM6.04m | 7:04AM5.88m | 7:20PM6.12m | 7:37AM5.93m | 7:54PM6.08m | 8:12AM5.86m | 8:31PM5.90m | 8:50AM5.66m | 9:11PM5.59m | 9:34AM5.35m | 9:59PM5.18m | 10:26AM4.96m | 11:00PM4.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:50PM0.32m | 1:11AM0.20m | 1:23PM0.23m | 1:43AM0.18m | 1:56PM0.26m | 2:17AM0.29m | 2:31PM0.40m | 2:52AM0.51m | 3:10PM0.66m | 3:33AM0.84m | 3:55PM1.01m | 4:22AM1.24m | 4:53PM1.40m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | N 5 | SW 17 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 9 | NW 15 | SSW 14 |
— | — | 791 | — | — | — | 1459 | 900 | 392 | 2 | 12 | 122 | 25 | 23 | 85 | 35 | 60 | 377 | 351 | 9 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | N 5 | SW 18 | N 5 | SW 16 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | — |
— | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | 24 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 10 | — | — | 21 | 22 | 45 | 37 | 33 | 20 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | W 15 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | 17 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | WSW 6 | W 9 |
984 | 2296 | — | 577 | 804 | 1729 | — | — | — | 225 | 201 | — | 90 | 607 | 569 | 491 | 396 | — | — | 291 | 856 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 245 | 211 | 0 | 118 | 501 | 177 | 190 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 212 | 256 | 736 | 211 | 246 | 0 | 28 | 177 |
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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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