
Surf Forecasts:
Constantine Bay surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WSW swell with 372 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Constantine Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Constantine Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is Rusty, and I’m giving you the straight-up forecast for Constantine Bay.
Right now, we’re looking at a quiet stretch. For the next several days, the swell is small and the wind is messy. We’ve got a run of poor surf conditions from now through the end of July and into the first few days of August. The waves are mostly under 3 feet, with short, weak periods around 5 to 9 seconds, and the combined energy is all low (under 100). The wind is swinging from cross-on to onshore, making things choppy, so there’s not much to get excited about for a paddle.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday, the 3rd of August. The morning session is the standout. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The water temp is about 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. We’ve got a small 3 ft swell from the WSW, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy nudges up to 106 (moderate). The key is the wind – it’s glassy. That means the waves will be clean and smooth. It’s a surfable wave, but very ordinary conditions overall. The break is a beach and reef setup, and it’s very consistent, so you’ll find something to ride. The optimum swell is from the west, and this WSW is close enough. It’s an intermediate level spot, so not for beginners, but the glassy conditions will make it user-friendly. Crowds are sometimes around, so you might not be alone.
After that Monday morning, the wind picks up again. Tuesday the 4th sees a bigger swell coming in – 4 ft to 5 ft from the WSW – but the wind is howling onshore (19 mph), creating poor surf conditions. The energy jumps to 218 (moderate), but it’s going to be a chop-fest.
The rest of the first week and into the second week stays pretty poor. There’s a bump in swell around Sunday the 10th of August, with a 5 ft swell from the west and a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 398 (strong). But again, the wind is onshore at 22 mph, which makes it a windy mess. The period is short, so it’s not going to hold shape. For a beach and reef, that’s going to be a washing machine. It might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The last day in the forecast, Wednesday the 12th of August, offers a slight improvement in the afternoon. A 2 ft swell from the west, with an 8-second period, and for the first time in a while, we get a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is low (55), but it’s clean. It’s a surfable wave, but very ordinary.
So, to wrap it up: If you’re itching for a paddle, your one true standout is the glassy morning of Monday, the 3rd of August. It’s the cleanest window we have. The rest of the period is a write-off of poor conditions, with a few clean but small windows later on. Don’t hold your breath on the bigger swells, they’ll be blown out.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
103 | 40 | 73 | 50 | 33 | 35 | 69 | 57 | 30 | 20 | 11 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 22 | 49 | 58 | 92 | 307 | 331 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:47PM5.73m | 6:06AM5.69m | 6:24PM6.04m | 6:42AM5.94m | 6:58PM6.28m | 7:15AM6.11m | 7:32PM6.45m | 7:48AM6.22m | 8:05PM6.51m | 8:22AM6.24m | 8:39PM6.48m | 8:57AM6.18m | 9:15PM6.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:44AM1.35m | 00:08AM1.17m | 12:21PM1.06m | 00:44AM0.91m | 12:55PM0.82m | 1:18AM0.71m | 1:28PM0.67m | 1:50AM0.60m | 2:01PM0.60m | 2:23AM0.57m | 2:33PM0.62m | 2:56AM0.63m | 3:07PM0.73m | 3:31AM0.78m | |||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 8 |
103 | 15 | 73 | 50 | 33 | 35 | 24 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 8 | 35 | 17 | 40 | 35 | 22 | 49 | 58 | 92 | — | 331 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 14 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | W 9 | — | W 4 | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | 40 | 4 | — | 19 | — | — | — | 20 | 19 | 11 | — | 40 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | N 4 | — | N 4 | WNW 7 | — | NW 4 | N 3 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 22 | 69 | 57 | 3 | — | 1 | 18 | — | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 307 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 28 | 0 | 48 | 227 | 227 | 776 | 283 | 54 | 54 | 284 | 284 | 56 | 72 | 50 | 68 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Information about the Constantine Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Constantine Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Constantine Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Constantine Bay 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 (Constantine Bay) 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 Constantine Bay 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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