
Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carbis Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Carbis Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got for Carbis Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, this is a frustrating stretch. Carbis Bay is an inconsistent little beginner spot that rarely breaks properly, and for the entire 16-day window, every single session is flagged as “poor surf conditions” with a zero out of ten score. That’s a rare run of blank days. There are no good surf options on offer here at all.
The first recommendation, for what it’s worth, comes on Tuesday, July 7th, with a tiny 2ft swell from the west, period around 9 seconds, and weak combined swell energy (81). The wind is light and cross-shore, but it’s just not enough push. Water temperature sits at 60°F, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The pattern doesn’t improve. Through Wednesday and Thursday we see a bit more energy, around 3ft from the WNW, and combined energy hits the low 100s (120–125), but the wind stays cross or cross-onshore, and the wave comment stays poor. Friday the 10th sees a similar story with a little more energy (142 in the morning), but it’s onshore all day.
Saturday the 11th throws a weird curveball: a 3ft wave from the east, but with a short 6-second period – that’s windswell with no shape – and combined energy climbs to 180. But the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s just messy.
From Sunday the 12th onward, things really drop off. Swell sizes fall to 2ft or less, and by Monday the 13th, a strong breeze and near gale from the east make it blown out. The middle of the month is dominated by tiny swells, often from the north or SSW, with periods all over the place – including a 19-second swell on the 13th that’s too long for a beach break like Carbis Bay. Combined energy values are mostly below 100, many in the 20s and 30s.
The one session that gets a “surfable but very ordinary” rating is Wednesday morning, July 15th, with 3ft from the north, 6-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds. Combined energy is only 80. It’s small and weak, but at least it’s clean.
The last few days, from the 19th to the 22nd, see consistent offshore or cross-off winds, which would normally be promising, but the swell is a tiny 1.0–1ft. Combined energy values are in the 20s and 30s – barely enough to stand up on.
Bottom line: there is no standout day. The consistent absence of quality, the tiny swell, and the short periods mean you’d be better off doing something else. Carbis Bay just isn’t going to deliver for a while. Keep an eye on it – forecasts can change – but right now, this is a textbook blank run for this area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | 49 | 90 | 120 | 118 | 154 | 120 | 113 | 144 | 127 | 90 | 49 | 68 | 66 | 74 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 37 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:36AM4.87m | 10:59PM5.03m | 11:31AM4.77m | 11:59PM4.90m | 12:36PM4.74m | 1:07AM4.86m | 1:46PM4.82m | 2:20AM4.95m | 2:56PM5.05m | 3:28AM5.17m | 3:59PM5.37m | 4:29AM5.45m | 4:56PM5.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM1.28m | 5:29AM1.24m | 5:51PM1.40m | 6:28AM1.33m | 6:57PM1.45m | 7:36AM1.34m | 8:10PM1.37m | 8:48AM1.24m | 9:24PM1.15m | 9:57AM1.01m | 10:31PM0.82m | 10:58AM0.72m | 11:30PM0.48m | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SE 8 | NNE 6 | N 6 |
73 | 49 | 90 | 120 | 118 | 154 | 120 | 113 | 144 | 127 | 90 | 49 | 33 | 49 | 74 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 86 | 35 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 18 | S 18 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NNE 6 | SSW 19 | SW 18 |
2 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 68 | 65 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 35 | 37 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | S 19 | S 19 | S 19 | S 17 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | SE 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | W 13 |
6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 42 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 37 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | N 3 | N 4 | E 3 | E 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 3 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 3 | 34 | 18 | 16 | 66 | 7 | 85 | 64 | 83 | 4 | 95 | 100 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 212 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 31 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 387 | 20 | 387 | 192 | 278 | 192 |
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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.










