Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period, N swell with 17 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 9PM. 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 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 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-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:07PM2.09m | 3:38AM2.21m | 3:52PM2.10m | 4:20AM2.21m | 4:35PM2.07m | 5:00AM2.17m | 5:17PM1.99m | 5:40AM2.08m | 5:59PM1.88m | 6:19AM1.96m | 6:44PM1.76m | 7:01AM1.82m | 7:33PM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:23PM0.03m | 9:51AM0.16m | 10:06PM0.03m | 10:34AM0.15m | 10:46PM0.09m | 11:15AM0.19m | 11:26PM0.20m | 11:56AM0.28m | 00:06AM0.33m | 12:37PM0.38m | 00:47AM0.49m | 1:22PM0.50m | 1:32AM0.64m | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 7 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
1099 | 1078 | 1109 | 886 | 868 | 606 | 606 | 492 | 478 | 478 | 214 | 412 | 477 | 465 | 301 | 293 | 264 | 175 | 627 | 479 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | S 12 | N 8 | S 11 | N 7 | N 8 | S 10 | SSE 8 | N 9 | S 10 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
11 | 66 | 12 | 92 | 4 | 5 | 75 | 22 | 2 | 17 | 478 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 114 | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | SW 8 | N 8 | NW 12 | N 6 | N 8 | SSE 10 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | S 12 | S 11 | N 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 9 | SW 18 | N 8 | SW 16 |
11 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 34 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | — | — |
245 | 113 | 368 | 101 | 373 | 415 | 107 | 80 | 151 | 171 | — | 272 | 253 | 310 | 380 | 422 | 376 | 442 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1247 | 94 | 94 | 1250 | 94 | 94 | 1291 | 94 | 94 | 1235 | 94 | 94 | 1235 | 94 | 974 | 1235 | 94 | 1093 | 1294 | 976 |
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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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