Surf Forecasts:
Carteret surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, W swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carteret this week:
The surf forecast for Carteret over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carteret in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carteret over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 13 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 19 | WNW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 189 | 282 | 331 | 131 | 199 | 264 | 220 | 411 | 108 | 171 | 167 | 326 | 212 | 135 | 114 | 82 | 48 | 35 | 29 | 69 | 203 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:26AM8.27m | 11:43PM7.89m | 11:59AM7.61m | 00:17AM7.15m | 12:34PM6.89m | 00:56AM6.40m | 1:20PM6.18m | 1:59AM5.72m | 2:53PM5.64m | 4:19AM5.48m | 5:07PM5.80m | 5:51AM5.94m | 6:11PM6.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM1.43m | 6:11AM1.80m | 6:29PM2.04m | 6:44AM2.45m | 7:08PM2.68m | 7:28AM3.07m | 8:04PM3.27m | 8:37AM3.57m | 9:36PM3.61m | 10:28AM3.70m | 11:36PM3.38m | 12:11PM3.25m | 00:47AM2.72m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 189 | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 57 | 29 | 26 | 24 | — | 212 | 135 | 114 | 82 | 48 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 203 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | W 21 | WNW 19 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 9 | 69 | 93 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 13 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 |
| kJ | 8 | 282 | 331 | 131 | 199 | 264 | 220 | 411 | 108 | 171 | 167 | 326 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 145 | 146 | 154 | 250 | 154 | 134 | 239 | 134 | 134 | 149 | 134 | 134 | 169 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 35 | 12 | 12 |
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The above surf forecast table for Carteret provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carteret can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carteret 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 (Carteret) 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 Carteret 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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