Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, W swell with 1,129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carbis Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Carbis Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the outlook is a bit of a slow burner. The first couple of days are a write-off, honestly, with that lumpy, windy swell on Wednesday and Thursday. The water temperature is sitting at a pretty standard 63° for the time of year, no surprises there.
Things start to look a bit more promising on Thursday, September 3rd morning. We’ve got a 5-foot swell from the W, period of 8 seconds, and clean offshore wind from the SW at 12 mph. It’s not huge, but it'll be clean. The wave energy is moderate at 301. After that, the best of the early run looks to be Friday, September 4th morning. The swell builds to 8 feet from the W with an 8-second period, and the cross-offshore wind from the WNW at 16 mph will keep things tidy. The energy is ramping up to a solid moderate 823, but it's still a bit raw and that 8 feet is getting towards the bigger end for a beginner spot. The afternoon gets messy as the wind swings cross-shore.
Saturday, September 5th is a bit of a tease. The morning is clean but tiny, only 4 to 4 feet. The real standout, and the best surf in the whole window, is the afternoon. It's only 4 feet, but it's pure glass, mate. A 10-second period groundswell from the W, with S wind at a whispery 3 mph. The combined energy is 288, but with those conditions, it'll be fun and clean. This is the only time I'd truly recommend paddling out for a proper session. Keep in mind, it’s an inconsistent break here, so you might have to wait for the sets.
After that, there's a bit of a lull. Sunday the 6th drops right off to ankle-snappers. A bigger pulse of swell arrives Monday, September 7th with 7 feet from the W and a very long period of 12 seconds. The energy is strong at 1135, but it's a cross-offshore wind, and the long period will make it a bit shifty on a beach break like this. It's more of a looker than a paddler. The wind stays strong for the next few days, making a mess of things until Friday, September 11th.
Now, the long-range promise shows up on Friday, September 11th morning. A solid 10-foot swell from the W with an 8-second period. The combined energy is big at 1123. The catch is the wind is light cross-shore. It's a big, raw swell, pushing 10 feet – that’s expert territory. If you’ve got the skills, the afternoon picks up even more energy to 1406, and it's still clean with light cross-shore wind. This is the other big one to watch, but it’s a week and a half out, so don't book the day off just yet.
Saturday, September 12th keeps the energy high with a 7-foot, 12-second period groundswell from the W (1365 energy), and the wind cleans up nicely to a cross-offshore from the south. This looks promising for a bigger day if you can handle the power. Following that, Tuesday, September 15th shows another clean-looking wave with a 7-foot, 13-second swell and cross-offshore W winds. The energy is 1568 – that's strong. Again, the long period will favour points and reefs, not so much the beachie.
For the rest of the second week, the wind turns messy on Wednesday and Thursday the 16th and 17th, putting a lid on things. The Thursday afternoon session on the 17th might offer a clean 5-foot wave, but nothing to write home about.
Overall, the highlight is Saturday afternoon, September 5th. It's not the biggest, but the glassy conditions on a clean 4-foot wave from the W is a rare treat for Carbis Bay. The second standout is the big, raw 10-foot on Friday, September 11th, but only if you're an expert and the forecast holds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
216 | 337 | 337 | 265 | 327 | 475 | 749 | 567 | 489 | 422 | 270 | 151 | 57 | 51 | 622 | 1129 | 859 | 942 | 664 | 601 | 541 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:40PM4.75m | 3:21AM4.78m | 3:48PM5.20m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:37AM1.65m | 9:22PM1.32m | 9:49AM1.23m | 10:24PM0.84m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 6 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 11 |
25 | 32 | 21 | 36 | 60 | 47 | 33 | 567 | 489 | 422 | 270 | 151 | 57 | 51 | 622 | 1129 | 859 | 5 | 664 | 601 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | N 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 5 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | — |
— | 37 | — | — | — | — | 41 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 5 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 9 |
216 | 337 | 337 | 265 | 327 | 475 | 749 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 23 | — | 3 | — | — | 942 | — | — | 541 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 275 | 0 | 0 | 275 | 211 | 119 | 212 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 175 | 36 | 166 | 729 | 222 | 211 | 553 | 506 |
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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.
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