Carola Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.89° S 89.61° W

Carola Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carola sea temperature is
25.3°C
4.5° 

Carola surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Carola surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 9s period, N swell with 14 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 16s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 29th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 9s

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’s coming up for Carola. I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty flat. The only break we’ve got to talk about is Carola, a reef setup that’s got no swell to work with, so this is going to be a tough outlook.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a real dry spell. There’s a huge gap of poor conditions, with the first genuine surf recommendation not appearing until way later. For the first week and a half, it’s all tiny waves – think 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft – and mostly cross or cross-off winds. The combined wave energy is weak, barely hitting double digits at its best on the 30th morning (energy of 13). The water is sitting at 78°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 8°F above average, so that’s a real standout if you’re just wanting a warm dip.

The period drags on with no real hope. We see a few blips of tiny swell from the NW on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of September, but the height is still a pathetic 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft and the energy is weak (4 to 11). The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, so the surface is clean enough, but there’s simply no wave to ride. It’s a long stretch of nothing worth paddling for.

Finally, on the 10th of September, we get a tiny bit of interest. The Thursday morning shows a 0.3 ft, NW swell with a period of 9 seconds, but the energy is still a paltry 3. The afternoon of the 10th is the closest thing to a highlight: a 0.3 ft swell from the west with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but at 0.3 ft, it’s just a bump. The combined energy at that point is 9 – still very weak. The wind is cross-off, so it’s glassy, but there’s nothing to ride.

The 12th of September is the last mention, with a 0.7 ft swell from the WNW, a period of 12 seconds, and energy of 15. Again, the wind is cross, not ideal. For a reef break like Carola, which is exposed to the north, we’re just not seeing any real swell from the right direction or size. There’s nothing here that’s even close to rideable.

To be honest, this is a blank run. For this area, it’s not unusual to see a stretch like this. The forecast can always change, but for now, the only thing on offer is a warm, flat ocean. Not much for a surfer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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10
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:58PM1.94m
3:21AM2.05m
3:32PM1.98m
3:52AM2.10m
4:07PM2.00m
4:25AM2.12m
4:43PM1.98m
5:00AM2.09m
5:22PM1.94m
5:38AM2.03m
6:05PM1.86m
6:22AM1.94m
6:56PM1.76m
Low Tide
9:10PM0.23m
9:33AM0.27m
9:42PM0.20m
10:05AM0.22m
10:15PM0.20m
10:40AM0.20m
10:49PM0.23m
11:16AM0.22m
11:26PM0.29m
11:56AM0.27m
00:09AM0.39m
12:43PM0.36m
00:59AM0.51m
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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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