Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period, NW swell with 54 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carola this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Carola in the next 16 days are 0.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch ahead.
Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, there’s not a whole lot to get excited about at Carola. We’ve got a long, flat patch coming up. From now right through to the end of July, the forecast is just a whole lot of nothing. There are a few days with tiny, weak swell on offer, but the conditions are mostly average and the energy is so low it’s barely worth paddling out for.
Looking at the first real glimmer of hope, it's not until Monday the 27th of July that we see something worth a mention. That morning, Carola (reef) picks up a 3ft south swell with a short period of 5 seconds. The wind is light and offshore from the SE, which will keep the surface clean, and the water temp is running a massive 5° warmer than normal, so it’ll feel like a bath out there. The wave energy is moderate at best (54). It’s surfable but not the kind of session you’d call a standout – just a little window of opportunity after a very long lull.
Before that, Wednesday the 29th of July morning shows another small bump of 3ft from the south, also with a short period of 5 seconds, and combined energy of just (29). Winds are offshore from the SSE, so the face will be clean, but again, it’s tiny.
For the rest of the time, you’re looking at either zero swell or scraps of 0.7ft to 1ft from the north or northwest, with periods so short the waves won’t have any push. Most afternoons are cross-shore and choppy, and the mornings offer small clean lines that just won’t break with any power. Honestly, unless you’re a beginner wanting to practice pop-ups on a foamie, there’s not much reason to wax up. The break is a reef setup and fairly consistent, but it’s just not delivering right now.
One note: the northerly swell direction is right on the optimum for Carola, but the size and period just aren't there.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, and wait for a proper swell to light this spot up again.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | N 8 | NW 18 |
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 kJ | 12 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 21 | 38 | 38 | 35 | 10 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:18PM2.09m | 3:56AM2.18m | 4:07PM2.08m | 4:44AM2.19m | 4:56PM2.04m | 5:30AM2.15m | 5:45PM1.95m | 6:16AM2.08m | 6:34PM1.85m | 7:03AM1.97m | 7:26PM1.73m | 7:52AM1.86m | 8:22PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17AM0.26m | 9:38PM0.01m | 10:08AM0.22m | 10:25PM0.02m | 10:56AM0.22m | 11:11PM0.08m | 11:44AM0.26m | 11:56PM0.18m | 12:32PM0.33m | 00:42AM0.31m | 1:21PM0.41m | 1:30AM0.46m | 2:14PM0.50m | 2:22AM0.60m | |||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 499 | 297 | 594 | 577 | 560 | 339 | 530 | 499 | 379 | 289 | 236 | 417 | 295 | 295 | 461 | 200 | 215 | 235 | 120 | 118 | 114 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | N 9 | N 8 | S 14 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SW 13 | N 8 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 222 | 36 | 6 | 12 | 146 | 20 | 11 | 79 | 106 | 103 | 192 | 206 | 248 | 305 | 21 | 11 | 171 | 13 | 34 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NNE 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 9 | NW 20 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | N 8 | NW 18 |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 28 | 61 | 59 | 93 | 166 | 152 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 16 | 38 | 38 | 35 | 10 | 52 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 62 | 69 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 39 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 43 | 67 | 71 | 58 | — | 393 | 380 | — | 223 | 74 | 86 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 976 | 1306 | 976 | 976 | 1281 | 3 | 979 | 1250 | 976 | 976 | 1247 | 976 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 976 | 3 | 1017 | 986 | 1267 | 94 |
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