Careneros Point Break Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.35° N 82.23° W

Careneros Point Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Careneros Point Break sea temperature is
29.0° C
0.6° 

Careneros Point Break surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Careneros Point Break surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, NE swell with 1,313 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Careneros Point Break this week:

The surf forecast for Careneros Point Break over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Careneros Point Break in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 12th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Careneros Point Break over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
974
832
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738
562
723
524
365
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739
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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20
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N
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:05AM-0.02m
10:53PM0.54m
12:32PM-0.01m
11:46PM0.52m
2:03PM0.02m
00:41AM0.48m
3:19PM0.06m
1:38AM0.44m
4:16PM0.12m
2:36AM0.37m
5:03PM0.19m
3:36AM0.31m
5:45PM0.25m
Low Tide
2:26PM-0.05m
7:24AM-0.12m
3:15PM-0.03m
8:13AM-0.13m
4:18PM0.01m
8:59AM-0.13m
5:48PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.13m
7:42PM0.09m
10:18AM-0.12m
9:36PM0.10m
10:53AM-0.10m
11:18PM0.09m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Careneros Point Break Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Careneros Point Break provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Careneros Point Break can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Careneros Point Break 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 (Careneros Point Break) 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 Careneros Point Break 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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