
Surf Forecasts:
Constantine Bay surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,240 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 (Sep 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Constantine Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Constantine Bay has on the cards over the next couple of weeks.
The truth is, it’s a bit of a slow burn to start. We’ve got a lot of poor surf conditions and onshore wind filling the first five or six days, so you won’t be missing much if you sit tight. The water temperature is sitting at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a bad thing if you’re getting in.
The first real glimmer comes on Tuesday the 22nd. That morning, the wind goes completely glassy with a slight air, and we’ve got a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the west with a decent 12-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate (582), and the conditions are looking very good. This is the kind of window where Constantine Bay will feel like a different spot – clean lines, no chop, just you and the ocean. That morning is the standout for the whole run.
After that, Wednesday the 23rd morning keeps the quality going. We get light offshore wind from the east, a 5ft swell from the west-northwest, and a nice long 13-second period. Energy is solid at 689, and the surf is clean again. It’s not as glassy as Tuesday, but the offshore flow will groom those waves nicely. This is your second-best bet.
The following week gets a bit messy again. There’s a huge pulse of swell on Monday the 28th with 15ft waves pumping in, but the wind is onshore and the surf conditions are poor. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, with the wind, it’s not going to be pretty. By Tuesday the 29th it’s dropped to 8ft, but the cross-on wind doesn’t do it any favours. You might find a few, but it’s a long paddle for not much reward.
All in all, the next two weeks are a story of two days: Tuesday 22nd morning for the glassiest, cleanest surf, and Wednesday 23rd morning for that offshore flow and consistent long-period waves. Everything else is either blown out, too small, or too raw.
That’s it from me. Keep your eyes on the horizon, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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441 | 418 | 607 | 884 | 669 | 250 | 531 | 629 | 674 | 1240 | 933 | 378 | 337 | 625 | 504 | 384 | 279 | 194 | 120 | 151 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:42PM6.27m | 8:58AM6.05m | 9:17PM5.78m | 9:34AM5.58m | 9:55PM5.25m | 10:14AM5.09m | 10:40PM4.74m | 11:08AM4.62m | 11:49PM4.32m | 12:36PM4.34m | 1:35AM4.21m | 2:22PM4.45m | 3:04AM4.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:36PM0.59m | 2:53AM0.85m | 3:09PM1.01m | 3:25AM1.31m | 3:45PM1.49m | 4:01AM1.79m | 4:28PM1.97m | 4:50AM2.25m | 5:33PM2.40m | 6:12AM2.59m | 7:19PM2.58m | 8:04AM2.57m | 8:56PM2.35m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | W 13 | WNW 13 | N 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | — | 607 | 884 | 669 | 250 | — | — | 3 | 1240 | 2 | 82 | 117 | — | 504 | 384 | 279 | 194 | 120 | 151 | 158 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | W 12 | — | W 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | 29 | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 10 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 50 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | N 5 | NNW 6 | — | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
441 | 418 | 10 | 50 | — | 120 | 531 | 629 | 674 | — | 933 | 378 | 337 | 625 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 244 | 310 | 88 | 46 | 227 | 479 | 552 | 244 | 128 | 252 | 227 | 252 | 252 | 227 | 128 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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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