Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, NW swell with 18 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Carola over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m gonna level with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty flat. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands. The water’s sitting at 77°F, which is a good 8°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, feels almost tropical out there.
The first real sniff of anything is on Monday afternoon, August 31st, but it’s not worth paddling out for. We’re talking a tiny 0.7ft north-northwest swell with a short 8-second period, and the combined wave energy is a measly 5. That’s weak. The wind’s howling from the south at 16 mph, putting a nasty cross-shore chop on the water. It’s just poor surf conditions.
From there, it’s a long stretch of nothing. For days on end – through the whole first week of September – the swell is either non-existent or just a whisper. We get a few tiny pulses of northwest swell, like 0.3ft to 0.7ft, but the energy is still in the single digits or low teens. The wind is mostly cross-off from the south or south-southeast, keeping the surface clean, but there’s just no wave to ride.
We do see a slight bump around September 7th, with a 1.0ft northwest swell showing up, but it’s still only 15-17 in the energy department. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s not got any punch. The conditions remain clean, but you’re basically looking at a lake.
The best we can hope for is towards the end of the second week. On Friday morning, September 11th, and again on Saturday morning, September 12th, we get a 1.0ft northwest swell with a period stretching to 12 seconds. That’s a longer-period groundswell, which is a good sign for shape, and the energy climbs to 22. The wind is still cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. It’s still tiny, but it’s the most promising it gets.
So, the standout window, if you can call it that, is Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th of September. Carola is a reef break that’s exposed to the north, and that’s exactly where the small swell is coming from. It’s a fairly consistent spot usually, but it’s just not on this run. The cross-off wind will keep the surface clean, which is a positive. But with only 1.0ft on offer, it’s really only going to be tiny, mushy waves for the advanced crew. Don’t expect any barrels.
The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. There’s a gap of several days with absolutely no recommendations, and the energy never gets above 32. It’s a proper flat spell. For anyone looking for a bit of wind, the strong cross-shore breezes might make this more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Keep your eyes on the forecasts, though – it tends not to stay this flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:43PM1.98m | 5:00AM2.09m | 5:22PM1.94m | 5:38AM2.03m | 6:05PM1.86m | 6:22AM1.94m | 6:56PM1.76m | 7:15AM1.82m | 8:01PM1.66m | 8:24AM1.71m | 9:23PM1.61m | 9:49AM1.65m | 10:51PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:49PM0.23m | 11:16AM0.22m | 11:26PM0.29m | 11:56AM0.27m | 00:09AM0.39m | 12:43PM0.36m | 00:59AM0.51m | 1:39PM0.46m | 2:03AM0.63m | 2:52PM0.54m | 3:29AM0.70m | 4:19PM0.54m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
314 | 382 | 277 | 86 | 103 | 276 | 273 | 686 | 1282 | 1663 | 1438 | 1552 | 1267 | 1045 | 928 | 742 | 721 | 532 | 400 | 336 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSE 7 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 10 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSE 6 |
83 | 112 | 241 | 255 | 177 | 137 | 272 | 65 | 76 | 22 | 24 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 44 | 97 | 251 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 |
5 | 4 | 1 | 326 | 310 | 231 | 126 | 105 | 25 | — | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 11 | 11 | 211 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — |
49 | 57 | 66 | — | — | 106 | 84 | — | 65 | 70 | 74 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 37 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1247 | 976 | 94 | 1250 | 3 | 94 | 1294 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 1296 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
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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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