
Surf Forecasts:
Constantine Bay surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WNW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 7AM (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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Right, straight up, the outlook for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days is a proper struggle. We’re looking at long stretches of poor conditions, with the wind and swell just not lining up. The first surfable session doesn’t come until Tuesday the 28th, and even that’s a bit of a letdown. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing to write home about, just a touch on the mild side.
The first real window that might get you wet is the early morning of Tuesday the 28th. It’s tiny, with a 2ft swell from the west wrapping in at a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 62. But the wind is dead calm, glassy, and that’s a major positive for the cleanest look we’ll get all week. The catch is, it’s barely a wave. A gentle paddle and a trim if you’re lucky.
After that, the next half-decent moment doesn’t show up until Friday the 31st. The morning brings a 3ft swell from the northwest, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so the energy is low (66) and the waves will be weak. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE, which will keep the surface clean. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.
Then we hit a big dead zone. Saturday the 1st of August is basically flat, with a 1.0ft onshore mess. The next pulse comes on Sunday the 2nd, but it’s a nightmare. An 12ft swell from the WSW, with a 10-second period, and a strong cross-onshore wind. The combined energy hits 2248, which is powerful, but the wind makes it a total washing machine. That’s expert-only, gnarly, heavy, and messy. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The rest of the first week of August is a grind of onshore winds and weak, crumpled swell. The only glimmer comes on Saturday the 8th. The morning offers a 7ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, and a moderate cross-shore wind from the north. The combined energy is 715, so there’s some push. The waves will be a bit lumpy, but it’s the most consistent and rideable size we’ve seen. It’s a solid intermediate-to-expert wave, but still not perfect.
The best on offer: Honestly, it’s thin. If I had to pick the standout, it’s the glassy morning of Tuesday the 28th for the cleanest, most forgiving surf, even if it’s small. For a bigger, more powerful wave, the Saturday the 8th morning is your best bet, but expect a cross-chop. The long-range look for the 8th is promising, but with the wind, it’s not a sure thing. Keep your expectations low, and you might snag a couple of fun ones.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
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53 | 240 | 469 | 400 | 335 | 117 | 65 | 44 | 108 | 78 | 55 | 36 | 22 | 22 | 155 | 131 | 94 | 77 | 57 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 3:52AM4.82m | 4:19PM5.06m | 4:45AM5.10m | 5:07PM5.39m | 5:28AM5.40m | 5:47PM5.73m | 6:06AM5.69m | 6:24PM6.04m | 6:42AM5.94m | 6:58PM6.28m | 7:15AM6.11m | 7:32PM6.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM2.07m | 10:13AM1.97m | 10:43PM1.80m | 11:03AM1.67m | 11:29PM1.48m | 11:44AM1.35m | 00:08AM1.17m | 12:21PM1.06m | 00:44AM0.91m | 12:55PM0.82m | 1:18AM0.71m | 1:28PM0.67m | 1:50AM0.60m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | — | — | W 16 | — | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
5 | — | — | 5 | — | 117 | 65 | 44 | 108 | 78 | 55 | 36 | 22 | 22 | — | 131 | 94 | 77 | 57 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | W 9 | — | — | W 14 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 65 | 7 | 42 | — | — | 4 | — | 17 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | SW 16 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
53 | 240 | 469 | 400 | 335 | — | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 20 | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 390 | 600 | 772 | 244 | 95 | 244 | 222 | 48 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 28 | 227 | 236 | 125 | 244 | 56 | 18 | 56 | 0 |
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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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