Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, NW swell with 43 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 15s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. The 16-day window for Carola looks grim. We’ve got a long stretch ahead with barely a ripple. It’s one of those periods where you might as well wax your board for the sake of it, because there’s nothing worth paddling out for.
Carola’s a reef setup, an advanced spot that only works with some size and the right direction – ideally from the north. But from the start of September right through to the 19th, we’re looking at flat to ankle-biters. The early part, Friday 4th and Saturday 5th, is hopeless – the combined swell energy is basically zero (0-8), and we’ve got a moderate cross-shore breeze messing up what little is there. The water is sitting at 78°, which is a massive 9° warmer than normal – very unusual for this time of year, but it doesn’t matter when there’s no surf.
We get a tiny pulse mid-week around Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th, with a few 1ft NW swells pushing through. The period is around 11-12 seconds, so it’s got a little bit of groundswell character, but the combined energy is still weak (31-35). The wind turns cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but the size is just too small for a reef break like Carola. You’d be scratching for anything rideable.
Honestly, there’s no standout. Not one day worth recommending. The forecast stays poor right through to the 19th, with occasional 0.3ft to 0.7ft bumps and energy readings barely scraping double digits. The last few days, from the 16th to the 19th, are just as flat. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might be more interesting than for a paddler, but for a traditional surf, there’s nothing here.
It’s a rare blank run for the area, and it looks like it’s going to hold. Forecasts can change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:01PM1.66m | 8:24AM1.71m | 9:23PM1.61m | 9:49AM1.65m | 10:51PM1.66m | 11:13AM1.70m | 00:05AM1.79m | 12:23PM1.80m | 1:03AM1.93m | 1:20PM1.92m | 1:51AM2.07m | 2:08PM2.02m | 2:34AM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM0.46m | 2:03AM0.63m | 2:52PM0.54m | 3:29AM0.70m | 4:19PM0.54m | 5:04AM0.67m | 5:41PM0.46m | 6:21AM0.54m | 6:45PM0.34m | 7:19AM0.39m | 7:37PM0.22m | 8:07AM0.25m | 8:22PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1552 | 1267 | 1045 | 928 | 742 | 663 | 465 | 400 | 336 | 241 | 220 | 430 | 644 | 219 | 489 | 663 | 823 | 813 | 683 | 472 | 459 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | SSW 21 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 44 | 51 | 50 | 47 | 381 | 271 | 144 | 97 | 261 | 375 | 293 | 83 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 12 | NW 9 | NW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SW 19 | SSE 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | SW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 97 | 183 | 211 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 35 | 183 | 58 | 31 | 31 | — | 3 | 37 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 70 | 84 | 82 | 66 | 66 | 68 | — | — | — | 48 | 48 | 47 | 66 | 33 | 60 | 263 | 51 | 210 | 210 | 235 | 108 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 1250 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 1306 | 94 | 94 | 1250 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 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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