Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period, N swell with 17 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 9PM. 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 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s switch to feet and miles for y’all on the imperial system. Same story, different numbers. Carola is a reef break that’s fairly consistent under normal conditions, but we’re looking at a long, flat 16-day stretch starting now. There’s a big gap at the beginning with no surf to speak of, and it barely improves from there. Tiny pulses pop up occasionally – the biggest we see is about 1 foot from the north on the 13th of August, with a short 8-second period and combined energy that’s just 12 (weak). That’s not enough to even call it a wave. Winds are mostly cross-off from the SSE, keeping the surface smooth, but there’s nothing to surf. Water temp is about normal for the season.
Looking ahead day by day: from the 12th of August all the way through the 27th, each session is marked as poor surf conditions. The best we get is that 1-foot, short-period bump on the 13th of August, but even that is not recommendable. No standout days, no real swell energy, just flatness. For a reef break that needs a solid north groundswell to light up, this is a dry spell. It’s one of those times where the ocean just isn’t cooperating. If you’re itching to paddle, you’ll be floating more than surfing. Keep an eye on the charts – things can turn around – but for now, leave the board at home.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 |
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 kJ | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:06AM2.04m | 2:18PM2.03m | 2:54AM2.15m | 3:07PM2.09m | 3:38AM2.21m | 3:52PM2.10m | 4:20AM2.21m | 4:35PM2.07m | 5:00AM2.17m | 5:17PM1.99m | 5:40AM2.08m | 5:59PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:18AM0.31m | 8:38PM0.08m | 9:07AM0.21m | 9:23PM0.03m | 9:51AM0.16m | 10:06PM0.03m | 10:34AM0.15m | 10:46PM0.09m | 11:15AM0.19m | 11:26PM0.20m | 11:56AM0.28m | 00:06AM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 246 | 155 | 161 | 116 | 911 | 1099 | 1078 | 1014 | 886 | 777 | 606 | 606 | 500 | 416 | 478 | 422 | 376 | 385 | 459 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | S 11 | N 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | N 10 |
| kJ | 69 | 43 | 97 | 310 | 64 | 11 | 66 | 67 | 92 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 412 | 477 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 20 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 8 | SSE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 48 | 47 | 188 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | — | — | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 212 | 188 | — | — | 107 | 240 | 110 | 86 | 84 | 303 | 415 | 146 | 137 | 173 | 210 | 286 | — | — | 394 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1015 | 976 | 1250 | 3 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 1325 | 3 | 94 | 1250 | 94 | 94 | 1250 | 94 | 94 | 1235 | 94 |
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The above surf forecast table for Carola provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carola can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carola 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 (Carola) 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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