Carbis Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.20° N 5.46° W

Carbis Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carbis Bay sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.2° 

Carbis Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Carbis Bay surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, W swell with 1,607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period with W 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 (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carbis Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Carbis Bay.

Honestly, straight up, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty average for us. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The surf that kicks things off on Monday the 7th of September is there, but it’s a bit of a letdown. The morning has a 8ft west swell, but the wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 12 mph and the water’s sitting at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The energy is strong, reading 1783, but the conditions are only marginal thanks to tide. It’s not the cleanest start. The afternoon drops off a bit to 7ft, and the wind picks up, making it a bit meh.

Tuesday the 8th is a complete write-off with rain and strong onshore winds—22 mph from the NNW, making things lumpy and choppy. Forget about it. Wednesday the 9th is not much better, with cross-shore wind and poor conditions. You might get a tiny window on Wednesday afternoon with a 3ft WNW swell and a light breeze, but it’s barely surfable.

The real bright spot, the only one worth getting excited about, is Saturday the 12th of September. The morning has a 4ft west swell with a 10-second period and clean, glassy conditions thanks to a gentle offshore breeze from the SW at 9 mph. The energy is moderate, sitting at 301, but the wind is what’ll make it. It’s the cleanest, most fun-looking day of the whole run. The crowd is listed as “sometimes” here, so expect a few locals out, but it’ll be worth it.

After that, it’s pretty grim again. Sunday the 13th offers a 5ft west swell but the conditions are marginal, and from Monday the 14th through the second week, it’s mostly onshore or cross-shore winds ruining the shape. There are a few pulses of energy, like on the 18th of September with a strong 6ft WNW groundswell (11-second period), but the cross-shore wind from the ESE at 22-25 mph will make it messy and lumpy. That setup looks more fun for the kite surfers than for us paddle boarders.

There is a little glimmer right at the very end on Sunday the 20th of September. The afternoon turns perfectly glassy with zero wind and a clean 6ft west swell (11-second period). That’s a beautiful combination, but it’s far out and conditions can change. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.

So, if you’re keen, make a plan for the morning of Saturday the 12th. It’s the standout. The rest of the window is a bit of a bust, with long gaps of poor conditions. That’s the reality of it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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1
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1
0
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0
0
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2
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
W
13
2
W
12
2
W
11
1.7
W
9
2.1
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WSW
7
0.2
W
11
2
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.2
W
8
0.9
WSW
8
1.1
W
10
0.8
W
10
2
W
8
1.6
W
9
1.3
W
10
1.2
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1783
1218
907
502
660
692
251
169
73
55
9
526
324
190
96
223
130
515
445
314
243
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
WSW
20
WSW
35
NNW
35
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
SW
20
SW
30
WSW
20
WNW
15
W
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
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cross-on
cross
off
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off
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:40PM4.75m
3:21AM4.78m
3:48PM5.20m
4:18AM5.22m
4:40PM5.67m
5:05AM5.62m
5:24PM6.05m
5:46AM5.92m
6:04PM6.28m
6:24AM6.09m
6:41PM6.34m
7:00AM6.12m
7:17PM6.23m
Low Tide
9:22PM1.32m
9:49AM1.23m
10:24PM0.84m
10:44AM0.77m
11:12PM0.40m
11:29AM0.37m
11:54PM0.09m
12:09PM0.11m
00:32AM-0.07m
12:46PM0.00m
1:07AM-0.05m
1:21PM0.05m
1:41AM0.12m
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6:43
6:46
6:47
6:48
6:50
6:52
6:52
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7:53
7:52
7:50
7:46
7:45
7:43
7:40
 mm
17
4
2
1
1
Temp °C
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
17
16
14
16
17
17
17
17
19
Feels °C
13
13
12
8
9
9
13
14
14
13
12
15
15
14
12
12
14
13
16
15
19
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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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