Surf Forecasts:
Constantine Bay surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, W swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Constantine Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Constantine Bay has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: the first 12 days of this forecast window are a tough watch. We’re looking at a real dry spell from the 7th of August right through to the 18th. There’s just nothing doing. The swell is tiny, mostly running 0.6ft to 2ft or so, and the period is short, so there’s no push or shape. The wind is all over the shop, often onshore or cross, and the water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s a classic summer flat spell and it’s frustrating.
Now, the first real light at the end of the tunnel shows up on the morning of the 19th of August. We get a pulse of clean, good surf conditions. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 422 (moderate wave energy), and what really makes this stand out is the clean glassy vibe. The wind flips to a light NNE breeze, cross-off, which means the face will be smooth. The wave quality is decent, but this swell is still a bit short-period and the height is over 5ft, which makes it a bit much for beginners. It’s a solid intermediate session.
The afternoon of the 19th, unfortunately, gets messy. The wind swings hard onshore and the surf gets lumpy, so get your session in early.
The 22nd of August morning sees the biggest swell of the window, hitting 6ft from the west, but the wind is howling onshore, and the combined energy is a strong 567. Conditions are poor, so it’s a no-go for paddle surfing. For experienced kites, this exposed beach and reef setup might look more interesting.
So, the standout here is the morning of the 19th of August at Constantine Bay. It’s the only real window of clean, surfable waves we’ve got. The water is a touch warmer than normal, which is a nice bonus. Everything else is a write-off until then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 |
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 kJ | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 64 | 158 | 133 | 129 | 150 | 388 | 160 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:14PM5.23m | 00:53AM5.18m | 1:35PM5.13m | 2:19AM5.16m | 2:59PM5.33m | 3:38AM5.43m | 4:10PM5.77m | 4:42AM5.86m | 5:08PM6.29m | 5:35AM6.28m | 5:57PM6.74m | 6:22AM6.61m | 6:42PM7.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:35PM1.74m | 7:19AM1.80m | 8:05PM1.77m | 8:48AM1.72m | 9:32PM1.49m | 10:05AM1.37m | 10:41PM1.03m | 11:05AM0.91m | 11:36PM0.55m | 11:55AM0.48m | 00:24AM0.17m | 12:40PM0.17m | 1:07AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 64 | 158 | 133 | 129 | 150 | 388 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 12 | WNW 4 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | 140 | — | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | SW 11 | W 5 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 13 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | N 3 | N 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 399 | 390 | 384 | 68 | 68 | 55 | 253 | 402 | 72 | 55 | 55 | 0 | 253 | 400 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 56 | 44 |
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