Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period, NW swell with 53 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 17s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s on offer for Carola.
Honestly, this 16-day stretch is a quiet one. From Monday the 20th of July right through the rest of the month, there’s no surf worth paddling for. The first few days have tiny, ankle-high waves with weak energy (14 to 23 range) and cross-off or cross winds, but every report says “poor surf conditions.” The water temp is a very unusual 79° (much warmer than normal for this time of year), but that’s the only thing that stands out.
There’s a big gap – from the 20th all the way to the 2nd of August, there’s no recommendation. The only tiny glimmer comes around the 2nd of August, when the combined energy hits 33-52 (weak to moderate), but the swell is still only 1 ft from the NW with a 11-12 second period. Wind is cross-off, but it’s still “poor surf conditions.” It’s not enough.
If you’re looking to surf, this isn’t the place for the next two weeks. The setup with those steady cross-shore breezes looks more like a kite session than a paddle session. It’s a dry spell, but it never stays flat forever – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 8 | SW 12 | NW 18 | NNE 8 | N 8 | S 12 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 7 |
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 kJ | 14 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 51 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:26PM1.73m | 7:52AM1.86m | 8:22PM1.63m | 8:44AM1.75m | 9:25PM1.55m | 9:41AM1.67m | 10:33PM1.51m | 10:43AM1.63m | 11:39PM1.53m | 11:42AM1.63m | 00:38AM1.59m | 12:36PM1.66m | 1:26AM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.41m | 1:30AM0.46m | 2:14PM0.50m | 2:22AM0.60m | 3:12PM0.57m | 3:22AM0.71m | 4:17PM0.61m | 4:32AM0.78m | 5:23PM0.60m | 5:43AM0.79m | 6:22PM0.56m | 6:44AM0.75m | 7:11PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 26 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 228 | 244 | 171 | 149 | 116 | 114 | 78 | 75 | 171 | 134 | 563 | 121 | 111 | 91 | 1100 | 1044 | 1124 | 1086 | 653 | 701 | 1465 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 8 | N 8 | SW 18 | SSW 24 | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 11 |
| kJ | 200 | 212 | 86 | 58 | 58 | 18 | 23 | 10 | 78 | 371 | 84 | 589 | 799 | 634 | 196 | 140 | 71 | 43 | 546 | 546 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 8 | SW 15 | NW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 11 | S 10 | SW 22 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 34 | 51 | 28 | 33 | 54 | 47 | 22 | 87 | 58 | 35 | 53 | 18 | 67 | 118 | 51 | 76 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 33 | 34 | 40 | 36 | 48 | 71 | 69 | 73 | 400 | 134 | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 80 | 91 | — | 57 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 94 | 976 | 971 | 1261 | 94 | 971 | 94 | 971 | 976 | 1281 | 976 | 3 | 94 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 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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