Carola Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.89° S 89.61° W

Carola Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carola sea temperature is
26.2° 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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, NNE swell with 28 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carola this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Carola in the next 16 days are 0.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s

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


Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking like a real bummer for Carola. There’s just nothing happening.

We’re looking at a solid two-week gap with no decent surf on offer. The water is sitting at 79°, which is a massive 8° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, feels like bathwater.

The swell energy is basically non-existent, with readings of 0 or weak two-digit numbers like 17 (17) and 23 (23) kicking in around the middle of the period. The swell that does show up is tiny, 1.0ft to 1ft from the north or north-northeast, with a short period of 7 to 9 seconds. That’s not enough to push you around, let alone give you a ride.

The wind is mostly a light to moderate breeze out of the south or southeast, sitting cross-offshore or cross-shore, so there’s some clean-ish conditions on the surface, but with no swell to work with, it doesn’t matter. You’ll be sitting on a flat, glassy sea.

This is a reef break for advanced surfers, but it’s fairly consistent and exposed to the north swell. The optimum swell direction is from the north, and when it gets that, it can be a gem. But right now, it’s a total write-off.

Forget the board for a while, mate. This is a blank run that’s pretty normal for the area when the swell windows close. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s not a single standout day in the whole 16-day window.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SSW
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1.1
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0.8
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14
0.6
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16
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11
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N
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12
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12
0.9
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12
0.2
N
10
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12
0.3
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Energy kJ
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7
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17
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
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High Tide
1:20AM1.91m
1:31PM2.00m
2:15AM2.03m
2:26PM2.06m
3:07AM2.12m
3:18PM2.09m
3:56AM2.18m
4:07PM2.08m
4:44AM2.19m
4:56PM2.04m
5:30AM2.15m
5:45PM1.95m
6:16AM2.08m
Low Tide
7:27AM0.43m
7:58PM0.13m
8:25AM0.33m
8:49PM0.05m
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
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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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