Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, WNW swell with 658 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s coming for Carbis Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, Monday the 31st of August is a total loss. There’s a big 10ft swell from the west, but a fresh cross-shore wind has it all chopped up and lumpy. Not worth the walk down.
Tuesday the 1st of September is small, with waves around 3–4ft from the west, but at least we’ve got clean offshore wind. It’s ordinary—fine for a beginner to get a few, but nothing to write home about.
Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September are marginal. The swell stays small, 3–6ft, with a short period around 7–8 seconds. The wind is offshore, keeping the surface clean, but the wave quality is just okay. Energy is weak to moderate.
Now, Friday the 4th of September looks better. The swell holds at 5–5ft from the west with a period of 8–10 seconds, and the wind turns to a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The waves are clean and fun—good for any surfer.
Saturday the 5th of September is the real gem of the first week. Morning glass with the wind dropping to just 3 mph from the west—dead calm, mate. The swell is 4ft from the WNW with a long period of 12 seconds, bringing proper groundswell energy. This is going to peel smoothly on the banks. The afternoon stays clean with light offshore winds and 4ft waves. This is your session.
Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September go flat and messy. Swell drops to 2–2ft, and the wind turns cross-shore or onshore. Leave the board at home.
Tuesday the 8th of September brings a surprise. The morning is clean with 5ft waves and glassy conditions. Then the afternoon kicks off—8ft from the west, short period of 8 seconds, but with moderate offshore wind and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Energy is strong. If you’ve got the skills, this is punchy and powerful.
Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th of September see the swell drop again, but Thursday morning has another 8ft pulse from the WSW with clean conditions, though the period stays short. Just for the confident lot.
From Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th of September, it’s small and messy. Cross-shore and onshore winds, weak swell, poor conditions. A definite gap.
Monday the 14th of September is the big one. Both morning and afternoon deliver 10ft swell from the west, 9-second period, with moderate offshore winds and excellent to near-perfect conditions. Energy is strong and powerful. This is for experienced surfers only. If you’re confident in big surf, this is your day.
Tuesday the 15th of September holds on with 7–7ft swell from the west, a long period of 11 seconds, and clean conditions. A solid follow-up.
So to sum it up: Saturday the 5th is the call for smooth, glassy, long-period waves for everyone, and Monday the 14th is the heavy-hitter for the experienced crew. Don’t miss either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1581 | 1019 | 464 | 189 | 146 | 103 | 111 | 303 | 276 | 292 | 308 | 422 | 347 | 441 | 511 | 470 | 343 | 158 | 60 | 38 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:37AM4.61m | 00:24AM4.42m | 1:10PM4.49m | 2:02AM4.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:28AM1.62m | 6:15PM1.69m | 7:01AM1.82m | 7:57PM1.68m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 17 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1581 | 1019 | 464 | 189 | 12 | 103 | 25 | 37 | 21 | 36 | 60 | 47 | 347 | 441 | 511 | 470 | 343 | 158 | 60 | 38 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | S 9 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 33 | 33 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | SW 18 | — | SW 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | — | — | W 9 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | 40 | — | — | 146 | — | 111 | 303 | 276 | 292 | 308 | 422 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 37 | 55 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 212 | 0 | 415 | 211 | 213 | 0 | 212 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 214 | 21 |
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