Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 8s period, N swell with 12 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 16s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, partner, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. The swell is barely a whisper for the entire 16-day window, and when we do see a tiny pulse, the wind is mostly working against it. You’re looking at a lot of flat days and only small, weak dribbles in between. There’s one spot on the map we can talk about, Carola, but calling it a “surf outlook” feels generous.
The first real day worth mentioning is Monday morning, August 24th, at Carola. It’s a reef break, exposed to north swell, and we’re looking at a tiny 0.3ft of swell from the north. The period is a short 8 seconds – not much push behind it. The combined swell energy is only 1 (weak). The wind is SSE at 12 mph, which is a cross-off shore, giving it a clean face. The water is sitting at 78°, which is 9° above the long-term average – that’s very unusual, like swimming in a warm bath compared to normal. Still, with that tiny size and weak energy, it’s barely a pop.
Through the rest of the week and into the second week, it’s a mixed bag of flat days or tiny 0.3ft to 0.7ft pulses. For example, Friday morning August 28th, we get a 0.7ft north swell with an 8 second period and a cross-shore south wind at 9 mph – not worth paddling out for. The only slightly different window is around Sunday morning, August 30th, with a 0.7ft north swell, a 9 second period, but again, cross-shore winds.
As we move into September, the pattern doesn’t change. There is a run from Wednesday September 3rd right through to Monday September 8th where the combined energy is zero – completely flat. The wind occasionally goes cross-offshore from the SSE, but with no swell, it doesn’t matter.
So here it is: there’s nothing to ride. This is one of those blank runs that happens in this area. Don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a total bust.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 13 | N 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | N 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 16 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:14PM1.59m | 1:01AM1.66m | 1:04PM1.68m | 1:41AM1.77m | 1:46PM1.78m | 2:16AM1.88m | 2:23PM1.87m | 2:49AM1.98m | 2:58PM1.94m | 3:21AM2.05m | 3:32PM1.98m | 3:52AM2.10m | 4:07PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46PM0.56m | 7:13AM0.68m | 7:29PM0.46m | 7:53AM0.56m | 8:05PM0.36m | 8:28AM0.45m | 8:38PM0.28m | 9:00AM0.35m | 9:10PM0.23m | 9:33AM0.27m | 9:42PM0.20m | 10:05AM0.22m | 10:15PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 6 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 208 | 255 | 178 | 104 | 102 | 51 | 81 | 154 | 75 | 175 | 299 | 1087 | 1225 | 1420 | 1124 | 915 | 799 | 577 | 501 | 382 | 341 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 9 | SSW 20 | N 7 |
| kJ | 47 | 47 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 76 | 16 | 314 | 239 | 365 | 33 | 33 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 13 | N 8 | SW 19 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | N 11 | N 8 | — | S 10 | S 7 | — | NW 16 | SW 20 | N 8 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 91 | 17 | 53 | 44 | 66 | 38 | 9 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 10 | 15 | 5 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 149 | 142 | 143 | 65 | 91 | 95 | 104 | 90 | — | 60 | 77 | 50 | 45 | 86 | 63 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 34 | 43 | 41 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 976 | 1250 | 994 | 1035 | 1291 | 976 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 1247 | 1031 |
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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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