Carola Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.89° S 89.61° W

Carola Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carola sea temperature is
26.1° C
4.2° 

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


Carola surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period, NW swell with 27 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 12th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 13s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking on the reef.

Honestly, mate, this outlook is a tough one. For a solid two-week stretch, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. The energy is flat, the wind is messy, and the swell is tiny or non-existent. You’re looking at a long, dry run with barely a ripple until the very end of the forecast. The water, when we do get a little pulse, is sitting at a very unusual 79°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.

The period from Tuesday afternoon, 7 July, right through to the morning of Sunday, 19 July, is an absolute write-off. We’re talking about days of flat conditions (combined energy of all swells directed here at 0) or tiny, weak waves (0.3-1.0 ft) with onshore or cross-shore winds. The few ripples that show are from the north or northwest, but with periods of 8 to 14 seconds, there’s no push. It’s a wasteland for a surfboard.

A tiny pulse shows on the morning of Sunday 19 July, with a 2 ft swell from the south at a short 6-second period. The combined energy of all swells directed here is only 29 – weak. The wind is cross-offshore from the SSE, so the surface will be clean, but with that short period and height, the reef won't hold shape. It would be a frustrating session.

Then, the most interesting moment of the whole 16 days arrives. On Monday morning, 20 July, we see a 0.7 ft swell, but from the west-northwest with a *very* long period of 20 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here is still weak at 49, but that period is pure groundswell. This is a promise of energy, even if the height is small. The wind is cross-offshore from the SSE, keeping it glassy. A long-period swell like this at a reef break like Carola can produce a surprising, clean little wave – definitely one for the expert looking for a challenge, not for a beginner. The swell is far too small for any concern about size.

A similar setup appears again on the afternoon of Tuesday, 21 July, with another 0.7 ft, 18-second WNW swell and clean cross-off wind. The combined energy bumps up a fraction to 46.

The standout: Monday morning, 20 July. The wind (SSE cross-off) will be clean, and that very long 20-second period from the WNW has the potential to wrap into Carola with some real shape despite the tiny height. It's the only window with real promise.

Given the stretch of nothing, and the fact the only half-decent conditions are for experts on a very small, long-period swell, this is a time to clean your gear and watch the charts. The blank run is very normal for this area when there’s no proper swell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
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High Tide
7:53PM1.64m
8:20AM1.84m
8:55PM1.62m
9:19AM1.83m
10:04PM1.63m
10:23AM1.84m
11:13PM1.69m
11:29AM1.88m
00:19AM1.79m
12:32PM1.94m
1:20AM1.91m
1:31PM2.00m
2:15AM2.03m
Low Tide
1:52AM0.52m
2:42PM0.50m
2:50AM0.57m
3:45PM0.48m
3:59AM0.60m
4:54PM0.43m
5:12AM0.58m
6:00PM0.34m
6:23AM0.52m
7:01PM0.24m
7:27AM0.43m
7:58PM0.13m
8:25AM0.33m
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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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