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Carbis Bay Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (60 surf breaks) /
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Carbis Bay surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Carbis Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
12.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) 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 Friday (May 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 13th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 6 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | |
73 | 89 | 362 | 260 | 293 | 233 | 78 | 23 | 18 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 762 | 816 | 780 | 693 | 432 | 83 | 55 | 18 | 218 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:43AM4.19m | 11:16PM4.34m | 11:56AM4.10m | 00:31AM4.36m | 1:14PM4.23m | 1:41AM4.58m | 2:18PM4.56m | 2:40AM4.93m | 3:11PM4.98m | 3:31AM5.34m | 3:59PM5.42m | 4:18AM5.72m | 4:43PM5.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM1.92m | 5:57AM1.88m | 6:21PM1.94m | 7:08AM1.76m | 7:32PM1.78m | 8:12AM1.47m | 8:34PM1.47m | 9:07AM1.10m | 9:28PM1.09m | 9:56AM0.73m | 10:18PM0.70m | 10:43AM0.40m | 11:05PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | N 5 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | N 6 | WNW 6 | N 6 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 73 | 47 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 41 | 40 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 83 | 55 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | SE 6 | S 6 | W 11 | W 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SW 8 | N 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | WNW 6 | N 6 | SW 14 | W 17 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 30 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 18 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | ESE 5 | S 13 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 4 | SSW 18 | WNW 12 | S 6 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | W 10 | SSW 13 | W 17 |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 15 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 7 | 18 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 89 | 362 | 260 | 293 | 233 | 78 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 107 | 762 | 816 | 780 | 693 | 432 | — | — | 43 | 218 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 231 | 274 | 274 | 390 | 44 | 138 | 28 | 250 | 736 | 597 | 527 | 968 | 316 | 119 | 518 | 230 | 11 | 213 | 275 | 246 |
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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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