Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at this stretch for Carbis Bay. I'll be honest with you, it's a bit of a slow burner. We've got a few days of proper small stuff early on, but things start to build into that second week with some serious potential for the crew who know what they're doing.

Right now, we're looking at some pretty weak conditions. For the 24th and 25th of August, we're talking tiny swell with the combined energy sitting at a low 38 to 90. It's onshore and choppy, so the board's probably better off staying in the van. The water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is bang on average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th see a little bump, but it's still small and the period is short, under 8 seconds. A bit of clean air and some offshore wind on the 27th afternoon gets the hopes up, with a combined energy of 238, but it’s still messy. Not worth paddling out for, honestly.

Now, Friday the 28th of August is where it starts to get interesting. We've got a 6ft groundswell from the west, period at 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 333. The wind is light and clean, making it look tidy. This is our first real chance for a wave, though it's getting a bit much for a beginner. If you're experienced, that Friday morning session will be worth it.

The weekend and into the start of September is a bit of a write-off. The wind is howling (15-28 mph) and while the swell sticks around, the conditions are poor. A couple of mornings show a 3ft to 5ft swell with clean cross-off winds, but the energy is moderate and the quality just isn't there. You'd be fighting the wind more than the wave.

Here’s where it gets spicy. Look ahead to Saturday the 5th of September. We've got a whopping 10ft swell from the west with a 10 to 11 second period. The combined energy is a massive 1804 to 1951. That’s strong, heavy energy. The wind is light cross-shore, so it will be a bit bumpy, but this is a true standout for the whole outlook. This is big, powerful surf. At 10ft, it's definitely expert-only territory. For the brave, this is the best on offer, no question.

Then, hold on to your board shorts for the 7th and 8th of September. Monday the 7th is just enormous. We're looking at a 15ft to 25ft swell from the west, and the period stretches out to 17 seconds. The combined energy? A staggering 4728, then 32188. That is insane wave energy. The comments say it's too big for this break, and at that size, with that period, it's going to be a washing machine for most. The 8th of September drops back to a "mere" 12ft swell with a 13-second groundswell period. The combined energy is 3777. The wind is light and clean. The file marks this as excellent for experienced surfers. This Tuesday session on the 8th is the second big standout. It’s still too big for anyone but the experts, but for them, it could be the session of the month.

There's a solid 10-day wait from the 29th of August until that 5th of September swell, so you'll need some patience. Overall, the best bets are the 28th of August for a bit of fun, and then the 5th and 8th of September for the big, serious stuff. Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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