
Surf Forecasts:
Constantine Bay surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WSW swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the cards for Constantine Bay.
Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day outlook is a tough one. The forecast is showing a whole lot of nothing good for a very long stretch. We're looking at a proper blank run here. The first real chance of anything decent doesn't pop up until Sunday the 9th of August, and even then, it's a mixed bag. So, for the first week and a half, it's a case of finding something else to do.
The water temperature at Constantine Bay is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won't be a shock to the system.
Alright, onto the only day that really sparks any interest. On Sunday, the 9th of August, the morning session sees a 8ft swell rolling in from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. That's a solid, moderate energy pulse (combined energy of 915). This is pushing into the serious end of the scale – over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The wind, however, is a cross-onshore breeze from the NNW at 12 mph, which is going to put a chop on it and make it a bit of a battle. It won't be clean, but the power will be there for those who can handle it. The afternoon drops back to 7ft (energy of 502), but the wind stays onshore, so it's still a messy, powerful beast. This is the only standout, and it's a big, raw, wind-affected one.
The rest of the window is grim. The 2ft to 3ft swells that show up earlier in the run are all plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds, making for bumpy, poor surf. Even the glassy morning on the 2nd of August only has a pathetic 2ft swell. That's not worth paddling for.
For the following week, from the 10th of August out to the 15th, there's a slow decline back into tiny, choppy waves. The wind stays onshore from the west or northwest, and the swell heights tumble down to 1ft. It's a write-off. The forecast for the second week is minimal and not worth getting excited about. The whole setup is just a long, drawn-out period of poor conditions.
So, in short: if you're an expert and you want a big, messy challenge, mark your calendar for Sunday the 9th of August. For everyone else, I'd say wait for the next forecast. It tends not to stay this poor for long, and the charts can always change, but right now, it's a quiet one.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
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27 | 20 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 19 | 108 | 101 | 80 | 53 | 117 | 119 | 104 | 229 | 237 | 191 | 84 | 47 | 17 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:18AM5.79m | 10:41PM5.79m | 11:09AM5.50m | 11:39PM5.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:50AM0.60m | 2:01PM0.60m | 2:23AM0.57m | 2:33PM0.62m | 2:56AM0.63m | 3:07PM0.73m | 3:31AM0.78m | 3:45PM0.92m | 4:10AM1.01m | 4:29PM1.19m | 4:58AM1.30m | 5:23PM1.49m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
10 | 20 | 16 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 108 | 101 | 80 | 53 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 84 | 47 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 7 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 4 | — | W 10 | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | — | — | SW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
3 | 4 | 41 | 9 | 1 | — | 19 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 7 | 18 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — |
27 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 117 | 119 | 104 | 229 | 237 | 191 | 9 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 244 | 246 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 68 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 227 | 125 | 44 | 44 | 598 |
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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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