
Surf Forecasts:
Carpenters Rocks surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with 16,219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carpenters Rocks this week:
The surf forecast for Carpenters Rocks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carpenters Rocks in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carpenters Rocks over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2173 | 1785 | 5019 | 4282 | 1750 | 2069 | 586 | 930 | 1042 | 1432 | 1552 | 1571 | 2359 | 3395 | 5103 | 3897 | 3891 | 2814 | 2208 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:11AM0.41m | 2:22PM0.55m | 2:47AM0.44m | 2:30PM0.49m | 3:27AM0.46m | 2:27PM0.44m | 4:13AM0.46m | 2:01PM0.41m | 5:24AM0.46m | 12:48PM0.43m | 11:27AM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:56AM0.12m | 8:49PM0.12m | 8:28AM0.18m | 8:59PM0.10m | 9:00AM0.25m | 9:09PM0.08m | 9:29AM0.33m | 9:18PM0.06m | 9:41AM0.41m | 9:29PM0.05m | 9:43PM0.04m | ||||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 15 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 |
Feels °C | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 15 | — | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
2173 | 1785 | — | 444 | 1750 | 1613 | 475 | 667 | 1042 | 1432 | 1552 | 1571 | 2359 | 3395 | 5103 | 3897 | 3891 | 2814 | 2208 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | SSW 14 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — |
835 | 1028 | — | — | 674 | 375 | 520 | 264 | 710 | 33 | 12 | 546 | 1296 | 1532 | — | — | — | 104 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 7 | S 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
994 | — | — | — | 306 | 118 | 586 | 930 | 45 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NW 8 |
822 | 950 | 5019 | 4282 | — | 2069 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 133 | 48 | 582 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 303 | 323 | 303 | 302 | 338 | 117 | 37 | 117 | 37 | 37 | 48 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 48 | 304 | 316 | 497 |
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Information about the Carpenters Rocks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Carpenters Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carpenters Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carpenters Rocks 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 (Carpenters Rocks) 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 Carpenters Rocks 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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