Carola Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.89° S 89.61° W

Carola Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carola sea temperature is
25.5°C
4.7° 

Carola surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Carola surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, NW swell with 73 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carola this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Carola in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3AM. 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 TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carola over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you about the local waves over the next couple of weeks. It's a tough stretch, so don't get your hopes up too high.

We're looking at a long, quiet period ahead. The water is currently sitting at 78°, which is a whopping 9° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's very unusual, practically bathwater for a reef break. But that's about the only thing going for it.

The first real whisper of a wave doesn't show up until Friday, September 5th, and even then it's a tiny 0.3 ft from the Northwest with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 6 (very weak). It's clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but you'd be lucky to find a rideable ripple. Saturday the 6th is more of the same, with a slightly longer period of 11 seconds but still just 0.3 ft and energy of 8.

Basically, we have a gap of about 5 days of nothing before we get a slight bump. The best we can see in the whole outlook is a small window from Tuesday, September 9th, through to Thursday, September 11th. During this time, Carola will see a consistent 1 ft of swell from the Northwest with a nice, long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy reaches a moderate 86, which is the highest we'll see. The morning winds are clean cross-off from the SSE, offering the best chance of a glassy surface. This is a long-period groundswell, which suits a reef setup like Carola perfectly, but at this size, it's still barely breaking. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so it could get a few locals out if it shows.

The best option on offer is the morning of Wednesday, September 10th. It's the only period where the conditions align: a clean 1 ft, 12-second NW groundswell, and a cross-offshore wind. It's still tiny, but it's the cleanest, most consistent wave in the forecast.

After that, it fades back to flat. There's a tiny pulse of 0.7 ft from the NNW on Monday, September 15th, with a short period of 8 seconds, but the energy is only 6. It's not worth the paddle.

Honestly, friends, this is a tough outlook. The swell is tiny, the energy is low, and the surf quality is poor. For a reef break that needs a bit of push, this is a stretch. If you're really keen for a paddle, the mornings of the 9th, 10th, and 11th are your only hope. Otherwise, save your energy for a better forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
6:56PM1.76m
7:15AM1.82m
8:01PM1.66m
8:24AM1.71m
9:23PM1.61m
9:49AM1.65m
10:51PM1.66m
11:13AM1.70m
00:05AM1.79m
12:23PM1.80m
1:03AM1.93m
1:20PM1.92m
1:51AM2.07m
Low Tide
12:43PM0.36m
00:59AM0.51m
1:39PM0.46m
2:03AM0.63m
2:52PM0.54m
3:29AM0.70m
4:19PM0.54m
5:04AM0.67m
5:41PM0.46m
6:21AM0.54m
6:45PM0.34m
7:19AM0.39m
7:37PM0.22m
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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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