Carteret Surf Break

Carteret Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 49.37° N 1.81° W

Issued: 7 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carteret sea temperature is
17.0° C

2.2°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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, W swell with 674 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 28th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 28th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 38°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 37°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
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
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
7
0.3
W
7
0.2
W
7
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.3
WNW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
9
4
4
2
8
15
14
12
5
5
7
26
38
34
68
78
78
66
41
51
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
NNW
5
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
ESE
25
NE
20
W
15
WSW
10
NW
10
SSW
20
SW
15
NW
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
NE
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:50AM7.44m
2:29PM7.02m
2:55AM6.99m
3:35PM6.78m
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
Low Tide
8:04PM1.98m
8:33AM1.88m
8:56PM2.37m
9:26AM2.30m
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
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:15
10:16
10:16
10:16
10:16
10:16
10:16
10:16
 mm
2
2
Temp °C
24
24
31
31
29
33
32
31
38
33
32
37
32
18
21
22
16
16
17
22
29
Feels °C
20
22
31
29
28
31
30
31
36
30
29
35
33
16
20
21
14
15
14
19
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
7
0.3
W
7
0.2
W
7
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.3
WNW
16
Energy kJ
9
9
4
16
7
2
15
14
12
5
5
7
26
38
34
68
78
78
66
41
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.2
W
10
0.1
NE
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
13
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.4
W
4
0.2
NNE
3
Energy kJ
1
4
1
8
1
2
3
5
1
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.6
NE
5
0.2
E
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.9
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
NE
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
NW
3
0.6
W
7
Energy kJ
4
7
16
1
7
23
27
15
18
9
2
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
735
651
661
735
661
735
219
269
1030
661
647
647
154
154
87
12
232
240
12
12
26
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
2
2
1
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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