Constantine Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.53° N 5.03° W

Constantine Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Constantine Bay sea temperature is
18.5°C
1.8° 

Constantine Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Constantine Bay surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the look ahead for you. Things are… well, they’re a bit of a mixed bag right now. Let’s just say the next couple of weeks are going to test your patience.

Right now, the water temp at Constantine Bay (Constantine-Bay) is sitting at about 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Nice, but you’ll still want a spring suit for a session.

The first proper chance for a wave this week is actually Tuesday morning (August 25th). We’ve got a tiny, clean 2 ft swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds and a light ESE breeze blowing offshore. The combined energy is weak at 63, so it’s not going to be powerful, but it’s surfable and clean. It’s a slow, small-wave day for the longboard or a funboard. Tuesday afternoon stays clean with a very similar 2 ft west swell (88 energy), but it’s got rain showers around.

Wednesday (August 26th) is a bit of a write-off. The morning has a cross-shore wind, making the 2 ft west swell (58 energy) feel messy. The afternoon is cleaner but the swell is still tiny at 2 ft (43 energy). Not worth paddling out for.

From Thursday (August 27th) through to the end of the first week, it gets ugly. Strong winds – fresh breezes from the SSW and WSW – are going to be onshore or cross-onshore, just chopping up any swell. Swell heights do build, with a Friday morning pulse of 5 ft from the west (254 energy) and a clean-ish offshore wind from the NE, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and lumpy. Friday afternoon the wind swings onshore, making it a no-go. Saturday and Sunday bring bigger swell – 8 ft to 8 ft from the WSW (744 to 867 energy) – but with 18-25 mph onshore winds, it’s a total mess. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

The start of the following week doesn’t offer much relief. Monday (August 31st) through Wednesday (September 2nd) sees strong onshore and cross-onshore winds with swells around 6 ft to 8 ft. The energy is there (350 to 908), but the wind is just ruining it. It’s blown out.

Then there’s a bit of a gap with no real recommendations. We get a brief, smaller window on Friday morning (September 4th) with a 3 ft west-northwest swell (144 energy) but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Not great.

The real standout, if you can believe the long-range forecast, is Saturday September 5th morning. A solid 10 ft swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds and a massive 1677 energy. That’s a lot of power. The problem is the wind is a fresh onshore breeze from the WNW, which is going to make it a real battle. This is only for the experts. It’s a promising sign of the season to come, but the models are a bit less certain this far out.

The second week continues to be big and windy. Sunday, September 6th has another 10 ft west swell with huge energy (2195) but cross-shore winds. It’s a raw, powerful ocean. Monday through Wednesday (September 7th-9th) still has big swells (7 ft to 8 ft) with strong onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy is massive (over 1000 and up to 2664), but the conditions are just not clean.

In short, the next 16 days are a tough run for Constantine Bay. There’s a lot of energy in the water, but the wind is almost always from the wrong direction. The best bet is that tiny, clean window on Tuesday morning. If you’re looking for a clean, well-shaped wave, you’ll have to be patient. It’s a blank run for a reason in this area, but forecasts can change.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sun night).

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Energy kJ
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SSW
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High Tide
4:48PM5.36m
5:09AM5.41m
5:26PM5.81m
5:44AM5.82m
6:00PM6.22m
6:17AM6.17m
6:32PM6.55m
6:49AM6.44m
7:04PM6.77m
7:21AM6.61m
7:37PM6.86m
7:54AM6.65m
8:11PM6.80m
Low Tide
10:44AM1.73m
11:10PM1.46m
11:23AM1.30m
11:46PM1.04m
11:57AM0.90m
00:19AM0.68m
12:30PM0.58m
00:50AM0.40m
1:01PM0.36m
1:21AM0.24m
1:33PM0.25m
1:53AM0.21m
2:05PM0.27m
2:26AM0.31m
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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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