Surf Forecasts:
Carbis Bay surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carbis Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Carbis Bay over this 16-day stretch. I'll be straight with you – it's a pretty ordinary run for the most part. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't be needing a thick wetsuit, but you will need patience.
The first week is honestly a bit of a struggle. We kick off Saturday morning, the 1st of August, with a tiny 2ft swell from the west, a weak 55 combined energy, and a cross-on breeze. It's choppy and pretty poor. That same small, messy energy hangs around through Sunday and Monday morning. Monday morning the 3rd does finally see a glassy moment with a 3ft WSW swell, but it's still ordinary. The combined energy climbs to 102 (moderate), which is a step up, but it's not exactly lighting up the bay.
Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are interesting but not great. We get a solid offshore wind, which is a major positive for clean conditions, but the swell is short-period (7-8 seconds) and a bit lumpy. Tuesday sees 4ft from the SW, and Wednesday pushes up to 6ft from the WSW with combined energy hitting 276 (moderate). The size is getting up there, but the short period means it won't have much push. It's clean, but the quality just isn't there for a standout session.
The best of the entire outlook, and I mean the only real bright spot, comes on the morning of Tuesday the 12th of August. We've got a 3ft swell from the WSW with a much better 9-second period, and combined energy is 104 (moderate). The wind is a light ESE breeze, keeping it cross-shore with just a slight chop. It's not perfect, but in this context, it's the most surfable we get. Then Wednesday the 13th morning also shows a 3ft W swell with a 9-second period and 129 combined energy, with a light offshore cross-off breeze. Clean surf. This is about as good as it gets, but it's still only ordinary, not a classic.
Beyond that, the second week is a write-off. We get a few days of clean conditions with offshore winds, like the 16th, but the swell is tiny (2ft) and the energy is weak. The last few days have some strong winds that make it hard to paddle into anything worthwhile. Honestly, this isn't a period for a surf trip. If you're desperate, the Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th mornings are your best bet for a clean, small wave, but don't expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 41 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 18 | 103 | 99 | 78 | 51 | 125 | 116 | 8 | 269 | 279 | 215 | 170 | 17 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:47PM5.81m | 8:05AM5.55m | 8:21PM5.78m | 8:40AM5.50m | 8:57PM5.67m | 9:18AM5.37m | 9:38PM5.46m | 10:01AM5.18m | 10:25PM5.19m | 10:53AM4.93m | 11:23PM4.89m | 11:59AM4.70m | 00:38AM4.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:51PM0.54m | 2:14AM0.50m | 2:24PM0.56m | 2:47AM0.55m | 2:59PM0.67m | 3:23AM0.69m | 3:36PM0.84m | 4:02AM0.90m | 4:20PM1.08m | 4:50AM1.17m | 5:15PM1.34m | 5:50AM1.44m | 6:26PM1.56m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | N 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 14 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 17 | 103 | 99 | 78 | 51 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | N 3 | W 10 | E 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | W 11 | SW 12 | W 10 | N 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 41 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 8 | — | — | E 7 | S 15 | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 12 | W 10 | N 5 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 125 | 116 | 80 | 269 | 279 | 215 | 170 | 88 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 11 | 99 | 273 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 246 | 251 | 2124 | 28 | 119 | 408 | 12 | 231 | 520 | 387 |
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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).
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