
Surf Forecasts:
Constantine Bay surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Constantine Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 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 – it’s a bit of a flat, frustrated stretch ahead for Constantine Bay. We’ve got a lot of days with surfable waves, but the conditions are going to fight us nearly the whole way through. We're looking at a run of poor surf quality with cross-onshore winds and a lot of chop. It's not gonna be pretty.
The first few days are a total washout. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are tiny – we're talking ankle-biters in the 0.7ft to 1ft range – and the wind just messes up what little is there. Monday the 10th isn't any better, with a weak 3ft on a short period but it's still considered poor surf, and the north wind is just making it messy.
We finally see a little pulse of energy coming in on Wednesday morning, the 12th. The combined energy jumps up to a moderate level (125), with 2.6ft of west swell at a 10-second period. It's the first chance at something clean, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. It’s only a 1 out of 10, but it’s the first time the ocean isn't complete slop. It's surfable, but only just. Don't get too excited.
The following days just keep the theme going. We get some bigger swells, but they’re always accompanied by that onshore or cross-onshore wind. Thursday the 13th sees 3.6ft of west swell, but it's chopped up. Friday the 14th, the wind goes straight onshore and it's junky. The weekend of the 15th and 16th is more of the same – moderate energy and moderate winds, all with poor surf conditions. There's a pulse of 3.9ft with a short 6-second period on Tuesday the 18th, but again, a cross-onshore wind keeps things ugly.
Now, the most interesting window in the whole 16 days looks like it's shaping up for Thursday the 20th. The swell is building to a solid 5.2ft with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is strong at (310). The wind is still from the NNW at 12 mph, which is cross-shore, and it should be in the moderate cross-shore category. This is the biggest swell on offer, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor. At 5.2ft it’s pushing it for beginners, but for the intermediates, it could be a fun, grunty beach break if the wind plays nice. It might be a bit of a battle, but it's the biggest and most powerful swell we see.
After that, the energy fades. The 21st and 22nd bring the wind back around to a cross-offshore, cleaning things up, but the swell drops away to 2ft to 2.3ft. There's a final pulse on the 23rd, but it's with a 5-second period on Sunday afternoon, which is just junk. So, Thursday the 20th is the day to keep an eye on, but it's not a guarantee – it's a hopeful long-range call. The water temp is sitting at 65.5°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Between now and the next decent shot, there are about ten days of marginal to poor conditions to wade through. It's a test of patience.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
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9 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 41 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 116 | 125 | 136 | 164 | 267 | 237 | 184 | 126 | 93 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:04AM6.79m | 7:23PM7.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:21PM0.03m | 1:46AM-0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | N 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
6 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 41 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 11 | 116 | 125 | 136 | 164 | 267 | 237 | 184 | 126 | 93 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | N 4 | W 9 | SW 12 | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 |
9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 33 | 1 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 12 | — | WNW 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 14 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | N 4 | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | S 6 | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 16 | — | 9 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 55 | 399 | 244 | 244 | 54 | 244 | 0 | 386 | 244 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 56 | 227 | 1 | 1 | 227 | 124 |
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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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