Surf Forecasts:
Carne Beach surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SW swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carne Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Carne Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carne Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carne Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, near gales from the SW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | S 11 | S 13 | WSW 7 | S 13 | WSW 6 | S 18 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 2 | 4 | 56 | 3 | 45 | 6 | 237 | 228 | 143 | 68 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:19PM1.23m | 10:27AM1.27m | 10:42PM1.13m | 10:56AM1.19m | 11:06PM1.03m | 11:33AM1.08m | 11:37PM0.94m | 12:33PM0.98m | 00:35AM0.85m | 2:41PM0.92m | 3:12AM0.82m | 4:39PM1.00m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.12m | 3:37AM0.21m | 4:01PM0.24m | 4:08AM0.29m | 4:36PM0.38m | 4:42AM0.38m | 5:16PM0.51m | 5:26AM0.48m | 6:18PM0.63m | 6:49AM0.56m | 8:57PM0.68m | 9:06AM0.54m | 10:54PM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | N 5 | S 13 | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 4 | S 13 | SW 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | S 13 | — | — | S 17 | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | SW 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 14 | W 12 | — | S 13 | S 10 | — | S 12 | SW 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | SW 3 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | WNW 2 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | — | SW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 92 | 56 | 23 | 45 | 65 | 237 | 228 | 143 | 68 | 1 | — | 19 | 11 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 335 | 245 | 444 | 434 | 168 | 245 | 335 | 434 | 122 | 143 | 118 | 51 | 183 | 123 | 155 | 219 | 168 | 80 | 108 | 80 |
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The above surf forecast table for Carne Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carne Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carne Beach 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 (Carne Beach) 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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