Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about this stretch. It’s a slow burner, but there’s a couple of days that’ll get you out of bed.

We start on Monday the 14th of September at Carbis Bay. Water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 63°, which is a nice little perk. Swell is a weak 4ft from the west, with a moderate 12 mph offshore wind keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate at (236). It’s surfable, but nothing special—very ordinary.

Tuesday the 15th is a no-go. The swell bumps to 6ft from the west, but a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore wind from the WNW messes it up. Energy jumps to strong (418). Poor conditions all day.

Wednesday the 16th is where it gets big and messy for paddle surfing. A 7ft west swell with a long 11-second period and very strong energy (1017) is on offer, but a fresh 19 mph cross-shore wind from the NNW makes it a lumpy mess. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The afternoon cleans up a bit but remains marginal.

Thursday the 17th is another skip. Swell holds around 7-7ft from the west, but those fresh 19 mph cross-offshore winds keep things poor.

Friday the 18th finally shows some light. The morning has a solid 7ft west-northwest swell with a very long 13-second period. The combined energy is very strong at (1436). It’s clean with a moderate cross-offshore breeze. This is powerful, well-shaped swell, but at this size, it’s for experienced surfers only. The very long period might make it break straight at the beach, so look for a point break.

Saturday the 19th is smaller at 6ft from the west, with an 11-second period. Energy is strong (661). Moderate offshore winds keep it clean, but it’s still just marginal.

Sunday the 20th is your first real winner. The morning brings a nice 5ft west swell with a 10-second period, and a gentle 9 mph offshore wind from the WSW. Energy is moderate to strong (460). Conditions are “good.” The afternoon is similar with a clean 4ft wave. This is the best bet for the first week.

Monday the 21st is a glassy treat. Zero wind in the morning, with a clean 4ft swell from the WNW and a long 13-second period. Energy is moderate (425). The afternoon is equally glassy with 3ft from the west. Perfect for a longboard.

Tuesday the 22nd stays glassy in the afternoon with zero wind and 4ft swell from the west.

From Wednesday the 23rd, it’s a long dry spell. Swell drops to 3ft or less, with onshore winds from the NNE. Energy falls to weak levels (80-128). A full week of poor conditions and chop.

Then, on Tuesday the 29th of September, the forecast delivers a late highlight. The morning sees a nice 5ft west-northwest swell with a long 12-second period. Light cross-offshore winds from the WSW keep it clean, and the energy is strong (686). The report says “very good surf conditions.” The afternoon is a little smaller at 5ft, still clean. That Tuesday is the standout of the entire outlook.

So, the first week only truly delivers on Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. Then a long stretch of nothing until that promising Tuesday the 29th. Be patient, and keep an eye on that date.

Rusty.

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