Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Carbis Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The next few days are pretty ordinary, with nothing really worth paddling out for until Thursday afternoon. The water is sitting at 63°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday the 27th sees a small pulse arrive in the afternoon. We’re looking at a 3ft swell from the SSW, with a short period of 6 seconds. The wind is offshore, so the surface will be clean, but the energy is weak (115). It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

Friday the 28th picks up a bit more. Morning brings a 7ft swell from the WSW, period a low 6 seconds, and offshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 399, which is moderate. Still, the short period means the waves will be a bit lumpy and fat. Not a standout.

Saturday the 29th is a write-off. The wind is howling at 31 mph in the morning, making it near gale-force offshore. That’s a no-go. The swell is 8ft, but you’ll be battling just to get out. The afternoon drops to 28 mph, but the swell jumps to 10ft. That’s expert territory and the conditions are still rough.

Sunday the 30th is a mixed bag. Morning has a clean 6ft and a moderate 662 energy, but the wind is still strong. Afternoon sees a risk of thunderstorms and 22 mph wind, so it’s messy.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 31st is the first real standout. Morning brings a solid 10ft swell from the west, with a longer period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 1618. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but at 10ft, this is only for experienced surfers. The afternoon eases to 7ft, but still good.

The real gem, though, is Saturday the 5th of September. The morning is glassy – absolute zero wind – with a 6ft swell from the west and a period of 7 seconds. The energy is moderate at 417 but the conditions are perfect. For a beginner-friendly spot like Carbis Bay, which is inconsistent and can get crowded sometimes, this is the session to target. The swell is manageable, the surface is clean as a whistle, and the waves will be well-shaped. This is your best bet.

The days after that drop off again with cross-shore winds and dropping energy, so the window closes.

Summary: The first week is a slow grind with a few clean but weak days. The real action is on Monday the 31st for the big stuff, and Saturday the 5th of September for the perfect, glassy conditions.

Rusty.

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