Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (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 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the 16-day window for Carola. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The whole forecast is full of "poor surf conditions" labels, and there’s a real dry spell in the middle where the swell completely flatlines. You’re lookin’ at a gap from Sunday the 12th through the end of the day on Monday the 14th with absolutely no waves. Then after that, it’s mostly tiny, weak pulses that just don’t have any juice.
The only flicker of something interesting happens way out there on Tuesday the 21st of July. A little pulse of 1ft swell sneaks in from the NW, with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s carrying a combined energy of 71 (moderate wave energy). That period is a major plus—it’ll have shape and power, way better than the short-period dribble we see most days. Wind is cross, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s not a total write-off. Carola is a reef break, and that long-period NW swell is what it’s built for. The only downside is the swell is tiny, so it’s really only for the advanced crew who know how to milk a wave. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so you might have a few others with the same idea.
The water is a wild story. It’s sitting at 79°F with a massive anomaly of 8°F, meaning it’s much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual.
Honestly, if you’re a paddle surfer, the best advice I can give is to wait for the forecast to change. That little pulse on the 21st is the only thing worth a look, and it’s a long way off. For the rest of the time, with the tiny swell, poor quality, and cross-chop, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NW 14 | NW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | NNW 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
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 kJ | 12 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:19AM1.83m | 10:04PM1.63m | 10:23AM1.84m | 11:13PM1.69m | 11:29AM1.88m | 00:19AM1.79m | 12:32PM1.94m | 1:20AM1.91m | 1:31PM2.00m | 2:15AM2.03m | 2:26PM2.06m | 3:07AM2.12m | 3:18PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:45PM0.48m | 3:59AM0.60m | 4:54PM0.43m | 5:12AM0.58m | 6:00PM0.34m | 6:23AM0.52m | 7:01PM0.24m | 7:27AM0.43m | 7:58PM0.13m | 8:25AM0.33m | 8:49PM0.05m | 9:17AM0.26m | 9:38PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 449 | 449 | 892 | 933 | 773 | 647 | 630 | 467 | 362 | 368 | 261 | 265 | 433 | 232 | 402 | 272 | 167 | 506 | 615 | 702 | 366 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NW 14 | S 18 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 11 | N 8 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 124 | 249 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 76 | 76 | 59 | 52 | 28 | 236 | 51 | 145 | 258 | 41 | 5 | 5 | 222 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | N 6 | NW 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 13 | NNW 11 | N 8 | NW 11 | N 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 154 | 188 | 242 | 157 | 59 | 154 | 152 | 80 | 61 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 211 | 206 | 172 | 163 | 151 | 123 | 120 | 117 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 51 | — | 62 | 85 | 83 | 107 | 56 | 58 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1009 | 1250 | 976 | 976 | 1276 | 984 | 976 | 976 | 976 | 976 | 94 | 3 | 976 | 1267 | 3 | 3 | 1269 | 976 | 976 | 1250 | 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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