Carbis Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.20° N 5.46° W

Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.1° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with 379 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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's on offer for Carbis Bay. It's a pretty quiet start, so don't be in a rush to grab your board.

We're looking at a stretch of over a week where the surf is just not happening. From Thursday the 23rd right through to the end of July, the conditions are either small, choppy, or just plain messy. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is weak. There's a bit of a tease on the 25th with a tiny 0.7ft WNW swell and a 9-second period, but it's cross-shore and has next to no energy (19). It's a write-off for a proper paddle. This quiet patch runs for a solid eight days with no real recommendations.

Then, things start to change. On Friday the 31st of July, in the afternoon, we get a proper pulse. A 7ft SW swell rolls in with an 8-second period and a decent energy reading of 512. The wind goes cross-offshore from the WSW, and it's clean. That's the first real sign of life. The water temp is 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The standout window is the first weekend of August. On Saturday the 1st, the swell really jacks up. The morning sees an 8ft W swell with a 10-second period and massive energy (1374). The wind is cross-off from the S, keeping it clean. That's a lot of water moving. This is getting into expert territory as it's over 8ft, so it's not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon actually pushes up to 10ft (1852 energy) from the WSW, but it's still clean. That's a heavy day, only for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 2nd of August is the pick of the bunch. The morning brings a solid 7ft W swell, 10-second period, and a solid 867 energy. The wind is true offshore from the SW at 9 mph, making for clean, peeling lines. The afternoon drops a little to 5ft but stays clean with offshore wind. That morning session is the prize. The only downside is Carbis Bay can be inconsistent, and it's a spot that *sometimes* gets crowded, so you might have some company if you're chasing those clean, offshore waves.

After that, the energy drops off fast. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th see the swell fade and the wind picks up, making it more of a struggle than a pleasure. The rest of the forecast window is back to small, weak, and wind-affected. So, the long-range call for the 2nd of August is promising, but it's a wait-and-see game. For now, I'd be marking that Sunday 2nd in your calendar.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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8
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11
1.6
WNW
7
1.9
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WNW
9
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
12
7
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5
214
348
353
294
89
88
110
84
82
77
77
72
68
49
48
31
Wind (km/h)
20
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20
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20
NW
20
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
15
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15
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10
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15
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25
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High Tide
1:59PM4.25m
2:34AM4.22m
3:07PM4.36m
3:37AM4.37m
4:03PM4.58m
4:28AM4.60m
4:50PM4.87m
5:11AM4.86m
5:30PM5.16m
5:49AM5.10m
6:07PM5.42m
6:24AM5.30m
6:41PM5.63m
Low Tide
7:44AM1.98m
8:24PM2.00m
8:57AM1.96m
9:35PM1.88m
10:01AM1.79m
10:32PM1.63m
10:51AM1.52m
11:18PM1.34m
11:33AM1.22m
11:57PM1.06m
12:10PM0.95m
00:33AM0.81m
12:44PM0.74m
1:08AM0.63m
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Feels °C
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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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