Carteret Surf Break

Carteret Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 49.37° N 1.81° W

Issued: 7 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carteret sea temperature is
17.3° C

2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Carteret surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carteret in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 29th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
9
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.9
WNW
5
1
WNW
12
1
W
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
14
12
5
5
7
40
57
52
70
44
17
25
13
14
32
298
270
205
114
74
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
NNE
15
NE
15
E
20
ESE
15
NNE
15
SSW
20
W
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
ESE
20
NNW
5
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
SW
10
W
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:03AM6.72m
4:39PM6.72m
5:06AM6.67m
5:36PM6.82m
6:01AM6.78m
6:26PM7.02m
6:50AM6.99m
7:10PM7.28m
7:33AM7.25m
7:52PM7.56m
8:13AM7.50m
8:30PM7.82m
8:51AM7.71m
Low Tide
9:54PM2.66m
10:24AM2.60m
10:59PM2.79m
11:29AM2.72m
00:07AM2.72m
12:33PM2.66m
1:07AM2.51m
1:28PM2.46m
1:56AM2.21m
2:14PM2.20m
2:39AM1.90m
2:55PM1.93m
3:18AM1.62m
3:33PM1.70m
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clear
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6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:03
6:03
6:03
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10:16
10:16
10:16
10:16
10:16
10:16
10:16
10:15
 mm
4
Temp °C
29
27
33
31
30
35
25
16
17
21
24
22
23
17
17
16
15
15
17
16
18
Feels °C
28
29
32
29
28
33
22
14
16
19
23
19
21
16
16
13
12
12
15
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
9
0.6
WSW
5
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
W
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
10
Energy kJ
15
14
12
5
5
7
15
57
52
70
44
17
25
13
14
27
298
270
205
114
74
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
13
0.4
NE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.2
WNW
4
0.3
W
6
0.3
NW
3
0.1
W
13
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
N
4
Energy kJ
2
2
3
12
2
1
2
7
2
3
16
4
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.1
N
6
0.4
WNW
11
0.2
W
3
Energy kJ
4
1
40
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
4
0.4
NE
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.4
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
W
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.2
N
3
0.3
NNW
4
Energy kJ
2
1
3
15
28
4
5
1
2
5
4
32
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
239
269
773
652
648
182
30
38
240
133
12
35
241
234
240
218
169
149
136
36
253
Best forecast wave conditions in Normandy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
7
9
5
5
5
6
5
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Information about the Carteret Surf forecast

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.

Carteret is 29 km (18 miles) from Octeville. If you plan a holiday in Normandy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Octeville. Octeville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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