Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 9s period, N swell with 15 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, let's talk about what's happening with the waves. I've been looking over our forecasts for the Carola region, and this is the kind of outlook that tests your patience.
First off, I gotta be straight with you: the next 16 days are a tough stretch. We're starting on Sunday afternoon, the 16th of August, and it's tiny out there. The swell is barely a ripple at 0.7 ft, coming from the north with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is weak, measuring just (5). Add to that a fresh southerly cross-wind at 19 mph, and you’ve got lumpy, choppy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 78°F, which is about 9°F warmer than normal – that's very unusual for this time of year.
Honestly, the surf is pretty much a no-go. The whole forecast window is filled with "poor surf conditions" and zero scores. We see a few tiny pulses of 1 ft swell here and there, like on Tuesday the 25th and Friday the 28th, but they're still weak and the wind is never fully offshore. *Carola* is a reef break, so it needs a clean push, and it’s just not getting it.
There are genuinely no standout days here. It's a flat spell with no decent wave on offer. The only thing I can say is this kind of run isn't unheard of for this spot, but it's frustrating. For those looking for a paddle, the setups are too weak and messy. It might look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing over these next couple of weeks.
Keep the board in the car, but don't hold your breath. I'll be watching the charts.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NW 11 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | S 10 | N 8 | S 11 | S 10 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:17PM1.99m | 5:40AM2.08m | 5:59PM1.88m | 6:19AM1.96m | 6:44PM1.76m | 7:01AM1.82m | 7:33PM1.63m | 7:49AM1.69m | 8:32PM1.52m | 8:47AM1.58m | 9:46PM1.46m | 9:58AM1.52m | 11:05PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:26PM0.20m | 11:56AM0.28m | 00:06AM0.33m | 12:37PM0.38m | 00:47AM0.49m | 1:22PM0.50m | 1:32AM0.64m | 2:14PM0.61m | 2:28AM0.78m | 3:20PM0.68m | 3:45AM0.86m | 4:39PM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 478 | 478 | 412 | 477 | 465 | 147 | 293 | 432 | 621 | 658 | 658 | 562 | 584 | 473 | 391 | 307 | 254 | 222 | 218 | 218 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | SW 14 | N 8 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 305 | 5 | 229 | 138 | 116 | 58 | 38 | 104 | 208 | 268 | 206 | 236 | 151 | 149 | 330 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NW 11 | S 12 | S 11 | N 7 | N 9 | NW 10 | N 7 | SW 18 | N 8 | SW 16 | SW 18 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 62 | 48 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 61 | 60 | 184 | 164 | 99 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 245 | 232 | 279 | 333 | 370 | 248 | 376 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1247 | 94 | 94 | 1267 | 974 | 94 | 1261 | 94 | 1031 | 1244 | 3 | 979 | 1261 | 3 | 94 | 1300 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 3 |
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