Carbis Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.20° N 5.46° W

Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
17.2°C
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Carbis Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Carbis Bay surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,549 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carbis Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 28th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Carbis Bay over the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it’s a bit of a slow burner. The first week is pretty grim for a paddle, with only a couple of afternoons where things might just come together for a wave. The real standout sits later on, but we’ll get to that.

We’re starting off right now with a tiny, weak swell. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th have tiny waves around 1ft to 2ft coming from the SW, but the wind is blowing cross-on at 9 to 22 mph, making it a messy, choppy affair. The combined energy is weak too, sitting between 45 and 135, so there’s just no grunt in the water. You’re better off doing something else.

Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th stay small, with the swell bumping up to a mere 2ft. The wind does shift cross-off on Wednesday, giving us a clean surface, but the energy is still low (86 at best). It’s surfable if you’re desperate for a splash on a foamie, but nothing to get excited about.

Now, Thursday the 27th of August is where it starts to get interesting. We see a jump in size to 6ft to 6ft from the SSW, with offshore wind. The combined energy hits 383 to 660, so there’s a moderate punch behind it. But the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a windswell, not the cleanest shape. The wind is moderate offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the crowds are possible here for a peak that small.

Friday the 28th is the first real highlight. The swell drops just a touch to 5ft from the SW, but the wind goes light and cross-off, giving us clean conditions. The combined energy is a solid 328 in the morning, and it pushes up to 431 in the afternoon. The period hits 9 seconds, so there’s a bit more shape. This is the best bet of the week – clean, punchy little waves. It’s not giant, but it’s fun.

The weekend after that turns into a bit of a mess. Saturday the 29th sees 8ft swell from the west, but the wind is howling at 22 to 25 mph. The surface is clean, but it’s big and bumpy for this spot. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st drop back to smaller, weaker stuff.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September are tiny and onshore again. Not worth talking about.

But then, Thursday the 3rd of September – this is the absolute standout. We’ve got 5ft from the west, with a 7-second period and combined energy of 319 in the morning, rising to 470 in the afternoon. The wind is light and cross-off, making it glassy and clean. This is a proper surfer’s window. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so you might have to share, but for a clean, 5ft day with light wind, it’ll be worth the company.

Friday the 4th of September stays similar, with 5ft and a better 9-second period, energy at 454 in the morning. The wind is still cross-off, but it picks up in the afternoon to a fresh breeze, which will start to ruffle it.

Saturday the 5th of September has the wind going offshore, with 5ft swell and a 9-second period. The energy is 317 in the morning, but the wind is fresh to strong, making it tough to paddle into. For the experienced locals, it’ll be clean but a battle.

Sunday the 6th of September pushes up to 8ft from the WSW, with a combined energy of 650 to 1119. That is proper heaving. But with a 7-second period, it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. Only for the experts, and even then, it’s a chore.

Monday the 7th of September is a write-off with a near gale blowing cross-shore.

So, the best of the whole run? Friday the 28th of August for a clean, fun size, and Thursday the 3rd of September for a glassy, consistent day. Mark your calendar.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, strong winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Height (m)
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WNW
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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E
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High Tide
2:43PM4.12m
3:19AM4.15m
3:46PM4.44m
4:12AM4.49m
4:32PM4.83m
4:52AM4.85m
5:09PM5.22m
5:27AM5.19m
5:43PM5.57m
6:00AM5.50m
6:15PM5.85m
6:32AM5.73m
6:47PM6.04m
Low Tide
9:14PM2.06m
9:41AM1.94m
10:14PM1.71m
10:31AM1.56m
10:57PM1.31m
11:10AM1.16m
11:34PM0.93m
11:45AM0.81m
00:07AM0.59m
12:18PM0.52m
00:39AM0.35m
12:50PM0.32m
1:11AM0.20m
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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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