Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 13s period, NNW 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 0.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 1.8m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in, lookin' at the same forecast but in feet and miles per hour.
It's a real tough watch for this stretch of coast. The first week and a half is basically a total write-off. From July 22nd right through to July 31st, there's nothin' worth paddling out for. It's just a whole lot of poor surf conditions with tiny or non-existent waves. You'd be better off waxin' your board and starin' at it in the garage.
We do finally see a little pulse of energy creepin' in around the start of August, but even then, it’s hardly a rallyin' cry. There's really only one spot worth mentionin' in this entire forecast, and even that's a "maybe" at best.
Carola
This is a reef break, and it's advanced-level. It's fairly consistent, but the whole spread of the forecast shows ZERO good surf. Everythin' gets labelled as "poor surf conditions". The only thing close to a stand-out is a slim window on Sunday, August 2nd. We've got a bit of a NNW pulse comin' through, about 2ft of swell from the NW, which is exactly the direction this spot likes. The period is 12 seconds, so it's a long-period groundswell, which for a reef break like Carola is actually a good thing – better shaped, more energy, and longer lulls. The water temp is a wild 79°, which is a massive 9° warmer than normal. It's like bath water out there, very unusual for the time of year.
But don't get too excited. The combined wave energy is still very weak, just readin' 73, so we're talkin' small, weak lines. The wind is a moderate 15 mph SSE cross-offshore in the mornin', which should keep it pretty clean. This might give up a few rideable waves for an expert, but it's definitely not for beginners. Even then, the scores from the data scream "zero" all the way through, so it's really just the only tiny blip on the radar.
If you're a kiter, you might find more to play with than a surfer on most of these days, as the cross-shore winds and minimal swell aren't buildin' anything rideable for a paddle board.
So, there you have it. A long, lean stretch of nothin', with one whisper of a chance right at the top of August. Keep your eyes on the charts and don't hold your breath.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 8 | SW 26 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | N 7 | N 7 | SW 16 | N 8 | SW 15 |
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 kJ | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:25PM1.55m | 9:41AM1.67m | 10:33PM1.51m | 10:43AM1.63m | 11:39PM1.53m | 11:42AM1.63m | 00:38AM1.59m | 12:36PM1.66m | 1:26AM1.67m | 1:24PM1.72m | 2:08AM1.76m | 2:06PM1.78m | 2:45AM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:12PM0.57m | 3:22AM0.71m | 4:17PM0.61m | 4:32AM0.78m | 5:23PM0.60m | 5:43AM0.79m | 6:22PM0.56m | 6:44AM0.75m | 7:11PM0.49m | 7:33AM0.69m | 7:54PM0.41m | 8:15AM0.61m | 8:31PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 78 | 75 | 81 | 371 | 563 | 125 | 111 | 117 | 1100 | 1044 | 1124 | 1098 | 653 | 692 | 1465 | 1615 | 1643 | 1350 | 1300 | 1147 | 940 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 10 | 54 | 73 | 84 | 589 | 799 | 634 | 235 | 118 | 75 | 82 | 546 | 546 | 63 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 19 | 19 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 26 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 33 | 171 | 27 | 22 | 87 | 86 | 35 | 54 | 42 | 47 | 44 | 69 | 70 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 8 | — | 5 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | 74 | 64 | 137 | 171 | 157 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 67 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 42 | 32 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 971 | 94 | 1018 | 976 | 1250 | 3 | 976 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 94 | 3 | 3 | 976 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
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