Carola Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.89° S 89.61° W

Carola Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carola sea temperature is
25.5° C
4.5° 

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


Carola surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period, N swell with 18 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 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 1.7m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 17th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get this straight. The surf is flat. Proper flat. For the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing for most of the period. You’re gonna have to be patient if you’re hanging out at Carola.

The water is running warm, about 78°, which is a solid 8° above the usual for this time of year. That’s seriously warm, so even with the lack of waves, it’ll feel like a bath out there.

The first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th, you’re looking at tiny dribbles around 0.3ft to 0.7ft from the north. The wind is cross and cross-off, which keeps things clean, but there’s just no power. The combined energy is weak, single digits, and the period is short. Not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are a little better, with wave heights still only at 0.7ft to 1ft. The swell direction is from the north, and we get a bit more energy in the water on Tuesday morning, but it’s still weak. The cross-off wind keeps it glassy, which is nice, but it’s not breaking with any kind of push. It’s a beginners-only kind of day, and even then, it’s a struggle.

Then we hit a proper dead zone. From Wednesday the 19th through to Sunday the 23rd, the swell charts are basically blank. There’s nothing on offer. Maybe a tiny blip of 0.3ft, but mostly nothing. That’s a solid chunk of flatness, so don’t even bother checking the cam.

We get a pulse of small, weak swell starting Monday the 24th. It’s north-west in direction, about 1ft, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is still low, but it’s something. The wind is light and gentle, which keeps the surface clean. You might find a knee-high wave if you’re desperate. That continues through Tuesday the 25th, but it’s still not enough to get excited about.

The end of the window is the only time things look like they might half-deliver. On Friday the 28th, we see a bit of a bump. Swell height gets to 1ft from the north-west, with a period of 11 seconds. The energy climbs, which is still weak, but it’s the most we’ve seen all fortnight. The wind is light offshore/cross-off, so it should be clean. This is your best bet, but it’s still just a small, weak wave. Then on Sunday the 30th, another similar pulse, 1ft from the north-west with a 12-second period. Same story: clean but small.

So, in a nutshell, this is a blank period. The standouts, if you can call them that, are the mornings of Friday the 28th and Sunday the 30th. Even then, we’re only talking about waist-high waves at best. The rest is a flat, glassy ocean. If you’re a kite surfer, the light winds might not be enough for you either, but the lack of waves won't be the problem. It’s just one of those quiet spells that happens. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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11
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9
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11
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8
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10
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:35PM2.07m
5:00AM2.17m
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
Low Tide
10:34AM0.15m
10:46PM0.09m
11:15AM0.19m
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
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Information about the Carola Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Carola 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.

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