Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 9s period, N swell with 13 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 9AM. 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 Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Well, I gotta be straight with ya – it's a pretty tough run ahead for Carola. If you're hanging out for some decent waves, you're in for a long wait with barely a ripple to get excited about for the entire sixteen-day window.
We've got a total dry spell staring us down. The whole forecast period is a bust for surf. From Sunday the 30th of August right through to Monday the 14th of September, every single session is marked as poor surf conditions. Most days the swell is either non-existent or a pathetic 0.3ft to 1.0ft. The combined energy is so weak it's barely registering, with values mostly under 13 (weak energy). There's no standouts, no hidden gems – just flat, frustrating conditions.
The wind situation offers zero help. It's mostly a moderate breeze from the SSE or S, giving us cross-off or cross conditions, but with no swell to work with, it doesn't matter. The water temperature isn't mentioned here, so can't comment on any anomaly there.
This is a reef break suited for advanced surfers, usually fairly consistent, but this run is a total blank. When there's nothing at all, it's just one of those periods you have to accept for this spot. The setup is so poor that even the clean, cross-off days from the 2nd of September onwards offer nothing.
Honestly, there's no reason to paddle out. Save your energy and wait for the next storm. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 10 | SW 16 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 |
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 kJ | 13 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:15AM1.82m | 8:01PM1.66m | 8:24AM1.71m | 9:23PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:39PM0.46m | 2:03AM0.63m | 2:52PM0.54m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 509 | 388 | 347 | 336 | 314 | 382 | 273 | 255 | 418 | 86 | 273 | 686 | 1172 | 1663 | 1438 | 1552 | 1284 | 1045 | 928 | 752 | 711 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSE 7 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 11 | 4 | 82 | 83 | 112 | 241 | 326 | 310 | 276 | 272 | 70 | 76 | 22 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | S 13 | ESE 6 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 |
| kJ | 15 | 37 | 37 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 137 | 126 | 107 | 25 | 4 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | — | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | 43 | 38 | 32 | 39 | 55 | 56 | 64 | 84 | 80 | — | 91 | — | 65 | 69 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 62 | 76 | 74 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 1235 | 3 | 984 | 1250 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 1306 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 94 | 1291 | 988 | 94 | 94 | 976 |
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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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