Carbis Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.20° N 5.46° W

Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
17.5° C
0.5° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,055 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (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 4AM. 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carbis Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s in store for Carbis Bay. It’s gonna be a slow start, but if you’re willing to wait, there’s a few heavy moments that could be worth the hassle.

We kick off Saturday, August 22nd, with tiny waves. You’re looking at a 2 ft swell from the west, with a 10-second period, and the energy is a weak 126. The wind is onshore from the ENE at 9 mph, so it’s not doing anything for us. Just a messy, choppy paddle. Sunday and Monday are more of the same, with the wind picking up from the east, getting stronger and lumpier. There’s a real dry spell of poor surf until the end of the week.

Things start to get a little pulse on Wednesday, August 26th. The morning has a 3 ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s got no push. The wind is offshore from the SSW at 15 mph, which will clean it up, but it’s barely a blip on the radar. It’s surfable, but just barely.

The first real standout is Thursday, August 27th. The early morning brings a solid 10 ft swell from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1326, so there’s some serious power behind it. The wind is cross-offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, making for clean conditions. This is heavy, expert-only stuff. At 10 ft on a beach break, it’s going to be a handful and a half. The short period means it’ll be a bit fat and crumbly, but the raw power is there. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no worries.

The other big shout is Saturday, August 29th. The morning has an 8 ft swell from the west, with a 10-second period, and the energy is a whopping 1648. The wind is cross-off from the west at 12 mph, keeping it tidy. It’s still a big wave for the average guy, but the longer period will give it some proper shape. This is the best of the week for the experienced crew. The afternoon eases to 4 ft from the WSW with a 10-second period, and the wind goes light offshore from the SW at 9 mph. That’s a lot cleaner and more manageable for a strong intermediate.

Looking further out, we get a massive swell for Wednesday, September 2nd and Thursday, September 3rd. Swells are 10 ft to 12 ft from the WSW, with a long 11-second period and energy readings over 2000. The wind is offshore from the south and southwest, strong and clean. This is huge, powerful, and for experts only. The forecast says it’s actually too big for this break, so unless you’ve got a big gun and a lot of nerve, you’d be better off looking at a reef or point.

For the rest of the period, it drops off again, with cleaner but smaller waves and fresher onshore winds from the north. The window of opportunity is really that Thursday, August 27th, through to Saturday, August 29th, and then the big, clean, but colossal stuff on September 2nd and 3rd. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, the Saturday the 29th is the one to pencil in.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, strong winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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W
10
0.4
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15
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SW
14
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
SW
14
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13
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WNW
10
0.6
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10
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SSW
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8
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7
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Energy kJ
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25
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38
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28
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42
75
59
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139
212
1055
507
120
158
717
348
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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NE
15
E
20
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20
ENE
35
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35
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35
E
20
SSE
25
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25
SSW
35
SSW
20
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20
WSW
25
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
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35
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High Tide
1:13PM4.00m
2:02AM3.94m
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
Low Tide
6:50AM2.23m
7:44PM2.23m
8:26AM2.22m
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
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Temp °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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