
Surf Forecasts:
Constantine Bay surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Constantine Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Constantine Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and lackluster for Constantine Bay. We've got a lot of small, weak surf on the horizon, with very little on offer that's worth getting too excited about. It's going to be a test of patience for a while.
The first ten days or so are a real bummer. We're looking at nothing but knee-high slop and closeouts. The swell energy is weak, with readings mostly in the teens and twenties, like 25 or 19. There's a little bump of energy mid-period, but it's still pretty uninspiring. The winds are mostly cross or cross-on, which won't do us any favors. The water temp is sitting at 65.5°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's one small silver lining.
We see a slight increase in size around the 13th, with waves pushing up to 3.6ft, but the wind is cross-on and it just looks messy. The period is around 10 seconds, so there's a little bit of groundswell in there, but it's not enough to overcome the poor conditions. The energy readings get a bit more moderate, up to 237, but the quality just isn't there.
The gap between anything worth riding is long. Honestly, from now until the 20th, there is nothing that I'd tell you to grab your board for. It's a long stretch of flatness and poor surf.
Now, let's look at the one bright spot on the horizon. It's a long way out, but Thursday the 20th is showing some real promise. The winds are forecast to be light and glassy in the morning, with a clean 5.6ft west swell. The energy is strong, at 383, and the period is 8 seconds. This is the standout window. The swell direction matches the optimum for the break, and that glassy wind is going to make all the difference. It'll be a bit big for beginners, but for the intermediate crew, this could be the day.
The following day, Friday the 21st, also looks decent. The swell drops slightly to 4.3ft, but the winds are still offshore and light, keeping the surf clean. The energy is still strong, at around 287-301. This two-day window is definitely the best on offer. It's a long way off, so treat it as promising but not guaranteed.
After that, the winds pick up again and things get a little messier, but at least there's some size in the water. Keep your fingers crossed for that 20th and 21st. Before then, it's a long, flat grind. Hang in there.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 87 | 125 | 108 | 129 | 85 | 237 | 223 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:53AM5.18m | 1:35PM5.13m | 2:19AM5.16m | 2:59PM5.33m | 3:38AM5.43m | 4:10PM5.77m | 4:42AM5.86m | 5:08PM6.29m | 5:35AM6.28m | 5:57PM6.74m | 6:22AM6.61m | 6:42PM7.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:35PM1.74m | 7:19AM1.80m | 8:05PM1.77m | 8:48AM1.72m | 9:32PM1.49m | 10:05AM1.37m | 10:41PM1.03m | 11:05AM0.91m | 11:36PM0.55m | 11:55AM0.48m | 00:24AM0.17m | 12:40PM0.17m | 1:07AM-0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 |
4 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 87 | 125 | 108 | 129 | 70 | 237 | 223 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 4 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | SW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 7 | N 4 | W 9 | SW 6 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — |
15 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 85 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 5 | WSW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 12 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 4 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | N 2 | N 4 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 390 | 246 | 214 | 55 | 55 | 402 | 246 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 398 | 245 | 86 | 247 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 262 | 95 |
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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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