Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with WNW 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 (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks at Carbis Bay. It's a tale of two very different forecasts. A long, flat, and frustrating start, leading into a punchy, powerful finish. You've got to be patient.
The first ten days or so are a real grind. From the 27th of July through the first week of August, the surf is practically a ghost town. We're talking tiny, weak waves with no energy. The wind is a mess, and the swell energy metrics are in the low double digits, barely registering. It's a long, dry spell for surfers, with a lot of days where you'd be better off doing anything else. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, so no excuses.
Then, around Thursday the 6th of August, the switch flips. A solid south-west swell starts to roll in. Thursday morning is a bit messy at 5ft, but by the afternoon, the wind goes offshore and clean, and we get a proper 6ft from the SW. The energy jumps to 303 (moderate wave energy). It's the first real sign of life. Then Friday the 7th of August is looking like the real standout. We've got a clean 6ft from the WSW with a light offshore breeze. It's glassy, it's clean, and it's got some punch. This is your window. The swell is over 5ft, so it's pushing into intermediate territory, but for the experienced surfer, it's a gem.
Now, Carbis Bay is an inconsistent, fairly exposed break that works best on a WNW swell direction. As the week goes on, the swell builds further. The 8th of August sees a bigger 7ft from the W, but the wind picks up and gets a bit lumpy, making it a handful. The energy is strong at 626. This is getting into expert-only territory, and the crowds are likely to be there. The swell direction isn't perfect for the break's optimum, but when it's this big, it'll still offer some heavy waves.
The 11th of August sees the swell fade and the wind turn nasty again, so the window is small. The standouts are those two days: the 7th and the 8th. The 7th is the pick for quality, the 8th is for the big-wave hunters. Don't miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 138 | 94 | 72 | 110 | 84 | 79 | 72 | 70 | 33 | 139 | 135 | 134 | 223 | 110 | 58 | 24 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:28AM4.60m | 4:50PM4.87m | 5:11AM4.86m | 5:30PM5.16m | 5:49AM5.10m | 6:07PM5.42m | 6:24AM5.30m | 6:41PM5.63m | 6:58AM5.44m | 7:14PM5.76m | 7:31AM5.53m | 7:47PM5.81m | 8:05AM5.55m | 8:21PM5.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:51AM1.52m | 11:18PM1.34m | 11:33AM1.22m | 11:57PM1.06m | 12:10PM0.95m | 00:33AM0.81m | 12:44PM0.74m | 1:08AM0.63m | 1:18PM0.59m | 1:41AM0.52m | 1:51PM0.54m | 2:14AM0.50m | 2:24PM0.56m | 2:47AM0.55m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 10 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | S 13 | WNW 7 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 138 | 94 | 46 | 110 | 84 | 79 | 72 | 70 | 33 | 3 | 135 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 58 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | N 5 | WNW 10 | S 12 | S 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 6 | W 10 | — | S 13 | — | S 12 | — | W 11 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 10 |
| kJ | 92 | 7 | 72 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 17 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | SW 16 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 6 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 7 | — | W 11 | — |
| kJ | 18 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | N 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 139 | — | 134 | 223 | 110 | 3 | — | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 191 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 211 | 211 | 213 | 252 | 162 | 11 | 252 | 222 | 395 | 637 | 200 | 378 | 274 | 6 |
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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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