Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period, NW swell with 27 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 17s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window that’s basically flat for the first week and a half. The ocean is just not cooperating. From the start of the period on the 6th of July right through to the 19th, we’ve got almost nothing. The data shows a long stretch of tiny, weak swells that are barely registering. The combined wave energy is a pathetic (12) or less on most days, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off from the SE or S, which isn't doing us any favours. It’s a real dry spell.
The only spot on the radar is Carola. This is an advanced reef break, and it’s fairly consistent, but it’s been a ghost town for surf. The water is sitting at a very unusual 79°, which is a massive 8° warmer than normal for this time of year. Feels like a bath, but there’s no wave to enjoy it in.
The first real flicker of life comes late on the 21st of July. Tuesday afternoon we see a tiny pulse of 1ft from the NW, with a period of 18 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’s got some energy behind it, (51) combined energy to be exact. The wind is a clean, cross-off from the SSE, which is a major positive. This will be a clean, glassy wave at Carola. The swell is tiny though, so it’s really just a dribble for the experts who know the reef. The long period means it will peel nicely over the reef, but the size is not going to get anyone excited.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, the 21st of July is the only window. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. Don’t expect much. The setup is so weak that it’s more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on most days, if there’s any wind.
That’s the bad news. Hang in there, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 14 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:59PM1.68m | 7:28AM1.86m | 7:53PM1.64m | 8:20AM1.84m | 8:55PM1.62m | 9:19AM1.83m | 10:04PM1.63m | 10:23AM1.84m | 11:13PM1.69m | 11:29AM1.88m | 00:19AM1.79m | 12:32PM1.94m | 1:20AM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:57PM0.51m | 1:02AM0.46m | 1:46PM0.51m | 1:52AM0.52m | 2:42PM0.50m | 2:50AM0.57m | 3:45PM0.48m | 3:59AM0.60m | 4:54PM0.43m | 5:12AM0.58m | 6:00PM0.34m | 6:23AM0.52m | 7:01PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 1615 | 1579 | 1580 | 1170 | 1067 | 897 | 730 | 616 | 537 | 530 | 530 | 892 | 870 | 880 | 742 | 630 | 467 | 362 | 368 | 261 | 261 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | N 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | NW 14 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 122 | 429 | 221 | 3 | 251 | 249 | 6 | 31 | 18 | 124 | 329 | 140 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 154 | 188 | 242 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | N 8 | NW 13 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | S 15 |
| kJ | 103 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 44 | 67 | 212 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 275 | — | — | 287 | 221 | 232 | 221 | 171 | — | 133 | 107 | 94 | 88 | 86 | 81 | 77 | 63 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 1250 | 976 | 94 | 94 | 995 | 976 | 1250 | 976 | 976 | 1250 | 976 | 976 | 976 | 976 | 976 | 976 | 976 | 976 | 94 | 3 |
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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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