Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 11s period, NNW 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 0.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.7m 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 | 12AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for this spot.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's looking pretty grim. We've got a solid stretch of flat, poor conditions coming our way, so don't bother waxing up just yet. From Sunday, the 23rd of August right through to early September, there’s essentially nothing on offer. The combined swell energy is sitting at zero or barely a whisper (0-6 range), and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but without any swell to work with, it’s just a waste of a paddle.
The first tiny flicker of life shows up on Monday, the 31st of August. Carola might see a dribble of swell from the north at 1.0 ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is still weak, clocking in at 12, and the wind will be a moderate cross-shore breeze at 12-16 mph, making for a choppy, bumpy surface. Honestly, for a reef break, that's not going to be anything worth getting out of bed for – the cross-shore chop will mess with the line-up. It’s poor surf conditions, full stop.
After that, we slide back into another flat spell. From the 1st of September through the 5th, it’s another run of zeros with clean but completely empty seas. The wind is light and cross-off, but without a wave to push, it’s just a nice day for a swim.
Finally, on Sunday the 6th of September, there’s a slight nudge. We see a small 0.7 ft groundswell from the NNW with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is still low at 13. The wind will be light from the SSE, so cross-off, and the water should be clean. On Monday the 7th, there’s a similar 1.0 ft from the NW at 9 seconds, but again, the energy is weak (14). This is about as good as it gets in this forecast, and it’s still tiny. For a reef break like Carola, a long-period 11-second groundswell can sometimes wrap in cleanly, but at this size, you'll be lucky to find anything rideable.
The only standout – if you can even call it that – is that Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September. The swell is from the NNW/NW, which is close to optimum for Carola, and the wind is light and cross-off, so the surface will be glassy. But with waves barely breaking 1.0 ft, this is strictly for the longboard crew who just need to get wet. It's not going to be any good for beginners, and there won't be enough power for anyone looking for a proper session.
Because the forecast is so far out, treat that weekend with a pinch of salt – a lot can change in a week.
Stay patient, lads. This is a flat run for the books.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NNW 11 | N 8 | SW 16 | N 8 |
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4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
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-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:05PM1.48m | 11:12AM1.53m | 00:11AM1.55m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:13AM0.86m | 5:52PM0.65m | 6:23AM0.79m | 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 | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
330 | 213 | 203 | 157 | 208 | 255 | 178 | 104 | 102 | 51 | 81 | 154 | 314 | 175 | 299 | 1087 | 1225 | 1420 | 1124 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | N 8 |
99 | 323 | 295 | 390 | 47 | 47 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 76 | 53 | 44 | 239 | 365 | 33 | 33 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | SW 19 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | S 11 | NNW 11 | N 8 | — | S 10 |
4 | 69 | 56 | 49 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 91 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 66 | 38 | 12 | 5 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 |
232 | — | — | — | 149 | 142 | 120 | 112 | 64 | 67 | 73 | 62 | 140 | 66 | 58 | 42 | 31 | 90 | 66 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 1281 | 94 | 976 | 1250 | 994 | 976 | 1250 | 976 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
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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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