
Surf Forecasts:
Constantine Bay surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Constantine Bay.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim outlook for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of very small, weak, and messy surf ahead. The swell energy is barely registering, with values mostly in the teens, 20s, and 30s – that’s weak stuff. The wind is a persistent problem too, with a lot of cross-onshore and onshore flow messing up what little wave there is. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but that’s small comfort when the surf is this flat.
We’re looking at a gap of nearly a week and a half of poor conditions, with no real recommendations until the 08th of August. That’s a long wait.
The only real standout, and I mean the *only* one that gets my pulse going, is the morning of Saturday, 08 August. We’ve got a swell bumping up to 6 ft from the W, with a combined energy of 489 (moderate wave energy). The key here is the wind is swinging WSW glassy – that’s dead calm, clean conditions. For a beach and reef setup like Constantine Bay, glassy is a gift. It’s going to be a good session, but remember, that swell size is getting into the territory where it’s a bit much for beginners, just over that 5 ft mark. The afternoon on the same day sees the swell drop to 6 ft but the wind shifts to a cross-shore from the N, so the morning is the window to aim for.
There’s a little pulse on the 07th (Friday) with a 8 ft to 8 ft swell from the W, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore and the wave comment is ‘poor’ or ‘marginal’. That size is really only for the experts, and the conditions aren’t making it appealing. The combined energy shoots up to 713 and 1164, which is strong to very strong, but it’s all wasted on messy, blown-out surf.
The rest of the period is a write-off. Tiny waves, onshore winds, and poor quality. The 04th of August has a morning of glassy conditions but with a pathetic 1 ft of swell – not worth paddling out for. The 10th and 11th see some cleaner conditions with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is still small and pedestrian.
Don’t hold your breath for the second week. It’s just more of the same: small, weak, or windy. This is a case of being patient. The forecast can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 5 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
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50 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 17 | 34 | 17 | 20 | 34 | 40 | 35 | 36 | 22 | 30 | 42 | 42 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:35AM6.03m | 9:55PM6.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:45PM0.92m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 5 | NNE 5 | SW 7 | N 4 |
50 | 33 | 35 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 34 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 40 | 35 | 36 | 22 | 9 | 42 | 42 | 23 | 7 | 14 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | — | W 8 | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | — | WNW 4 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 9 | N 5 | N 5 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | NNE 4 | SW 7 |
— | 19 | — | 33 | — | 6 | 6 | 17 | 9 | 26 | — | 3 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 13 | 8 | 26 | 14 | 2 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 17 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 4 | N 4 | N 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 16 | — | 28 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 6 | — | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 227 | 227 | 244 | 283 | 245 | 54 | 283 | 56 | 48 | 72 | 0 | 55 | 55 | 279 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 279 | 105 | 249 |
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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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