Cargese Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.13° N 8.60° E

Cargese Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cargese sea temperature is
28.0° C
4.0° 

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


Cargese surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 866 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cargese this week:

The surf forecast for Cargese over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cargese in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
3
0.6
W
5
0.8
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.3
W
4
0.6
S
3
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
SW
5
2.2
W
8
2.5
W
8
2
W
8
1.3
W
8
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
18
42
18
3
0
0
8
33
22
671
866
555
191
71
32
8
4
2
0
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
ESE
5
SE
10
SSW
5
E
5
SSE
10
SW
20
SSE
10
S
15
W
15
SSE
10
SE
15
WSW
5
E
5
SSE
15
NW
10
NNE
5
NE
15
NW
5
NNE
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
6:20PM0.20m
5:17AM0.18m
7:21PM0.22m
6:25AM0.18m
8:07PM0.24m
7:20AM0.19m
8:46PM0.25m
8:04AM0.19m
9:21PM0.27m
8:42AM0.20m
9:54PM0.28m
9:17AM0.21m
10:26PM0.29m
Low Tide
00:07AM0.14m
12:08PM0.07m
1:27AM0.13m
1:00PM0.06m
2:19AM0.12m
1:45PM0.05m
2:58AM0.11m
2:24PM0.03m
3:33AM0.10m
2:59PM0.02m
4:06AM0.10m
3:32PM0.01m
4:38AM0.09m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:53
8:52
8:52
8:51
8:50
8:49
8:47
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Temp °C
29
27
27
28
27
28
29
28
27
28
26
27
27
26
27
28
27
28
29
28
Feels °C
28
27
28
30
30
29
29
28
29
31
28
27
28
28
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30
29
29
30
30
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Information about the Cargese Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Corsica? If you are looking for accommodation near Cargese, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Corsica, consider staying in Ajaccio which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Corsica where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Calvi which is 50 km (31 miles) away, Propriano, Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio.

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