
Surf Forecasts:
Carola surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 8s period, N swell with 12 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty flat spell we’re looking at for Carola. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle for surf. There’s a big gap right at the start with absolutely nothing showing, and then even when we do see a few tiny bumps, the conditions are just poor. The combined swell energy is basically zero for the first few days, and then it only ever gets up to a weak 15 at best. The water’s running way warmer than normal for this time of year, about 4° warmer than average, which is very unusual.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Sunday afternoon, the 9th of August, with a tiny 0.7ft of swell from the north, but it’s barely a ripple. The onshore cross-off winds are a nuisance, but the water is clean. The surf is just too small to get excited about.
We do see a slight lift on the 20th of August – a Thursday morning – with 1.0ft of north swell and a 9-second period. The combined energy is still a weak 15, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SSE, keeping the surface clean. That’s about as good as it gets across the whole period, but calling it a standout feels wrong. It’s still only for the most patient longboarder or a beginner wanting to practice in tiny, clean conditions.
The rest of the run is more of the same: tiny pulses of north swell, mostly 0.7ft or 1.0ft, with a short period of 8 seconds or less. The wind is usually a cross-off, so the surface is often clean, but there’s no power. There’s a long stretch from the 16th to the 19th where it’s just flat again. The final few days of the forecast do nothing to change the outlook.
For this area, a blank run like this isn’t all that unusual. It’s a tough go. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that Thursday morning on the 20th is your best bet for a clean little wave, but don’t expect much. The setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle board right now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:56PM1.66m | 11:15AM1.77m | 00:10AM1.76m | 12:25PM1.85m | 1:12AM1.90m | 1:25PM1.94m | 2:06AM2.04m | 2:18PM2.03m | 2:54AM2.15m | 3:07PM2.09m | 3:38AM2.21m | 3:52PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:30PM0.49m | 5:00AM0.65m | 5:47PM0.42m | 6:19AM0.56m | 6:53PM0.30m | 7:24AM0.44m | 7:49PM0.18m | 8:18AM0.31m | 8:38PM0.08m | 9:07AM0.21m | 9:23PM0.03m | 9:51AM0.16m | 10:06PM0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 7 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
304 | 241 | 268 | 372 | 347 | 337 | 323 | 271 | 261 | 232 | 223 | 129 | 97 | 306 | 921 | 1099 | 1078 | 1109 | 886 | 868 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 20 | S 11 | N 8 | SSE 9 | N 8 | SSE 11 | N 7 |
17 | 127 | 94 | 108 | 306 | 214 | 455 | 134 | 122 | 118 | 246 | 48 | 47 | 186 | 64 | 10 | 206 | 5 | 278 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | SW 21 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 8 | N 8 | NW 12 |
31 | 47 | 72 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 79 | 109 | 69 | 43 | 31 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | — | SSE 11 |
71 | 94 | — | 116 | 135 | 212 | 262 | 250 | 291 | 203 | — | 192 | 181 | 124 | 132 | 276 | 85 | 293 | — | 254 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1248 | 3 | 3 | 1288 | 94 | 94 | 1298 | 1031 | 976 | 1306 | 976 | 976 | 1250 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 3 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
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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).
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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