
Surf Forecasts:
San Carpoforo Creek surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 928 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Carpoforo Creek this week:
The surf forecast for San Carpoforo Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Carpoforo Creek in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Carpoforo Creek over the next 16 days.
Gather 'round, folks. Rusty here. Let's talk about what San Carpoforo Creek has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, with a few quiet days to start and a couple of windows that could be worth a look.
Alright, so right now things are pretty grim. Friday the 10th is a write-off – that 7ft WNW swell is cross-onshore and choppy, and the water is a bit colder than normal at 56°. We're looking at a stretch of poor conditions through Saturday and into Sunday morning. The good news is we finally get a break Sunday morning the 12th. It's a bit of a standout in this outlook.
Sunday, July 12th morning is your best bet in this whole forecast. We're looking at 3ft of SSW swell with a long 14-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s the magic word for a creek break like this – clean, no ripples. The combined wave energy is a solid moderate 548. It’s a consistent spot but crowds are possible, so get there early.
Monday morning the 13th is still decent – some 3ft SSW swell with glassy conditions again, but not as strong as Sunday. After that, things go downhill fast. Monday afternoon through the end of the second week is dominated by cross-onshore winds and a mix of short-period wind swell. From Tuesday the 14th through to Saturday the 25th, the surf is mostly poor with short 6-9 second periods and choppy conditions. There’s a couple of marginal mornings here and there, but nothing you’d want to drive for.
The long-range end is more of the same. Saturday morning July 25th shows a 2ft SSW swell with a very long 21-second period (that's groundswell, so it'll be lined up best at this point break), but it's let down by the cross-onshore breeze. For now, mark your calendar for Sunday morning – that's the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
525 | 334 | 309 | 322 | 277 | 366 | 366 | 293 | 253 | 253 | 154 | 117 | 139 | 466 | 215 | 407 | 897 | 512 | 453 | 543 | 240 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:59PM2.26m | 9:35AM1.42m | 7:53PM2.37m | 10:27AM1.49m | 8:47PM2.45m | 11:13AM1.56m | 9:41PM2.49m | 11:57AM1.62m | 10:34PM2.45m | 12:40PM1.68m | 11:26PM2.34m | 1:21PM1.75m | 00:18AM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:44AM0.16m | 1:18PM1.19m | 3:35AM-0.01m | 2:22PM1.19m | 4:24AM-0.11m | 3:23PM1.16m | 5:11AM-0.15m | 4:22PM1.11m | 5:56AM-0.11m | 5:21PM1.07m | 6:40AM-0.00m | 6:23PM1.03m | 7:21AM0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | |
8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | 8:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 18 |
348 | 192 | 130 | 322 | 95 | 366 | 141 | 165 | 165 | 135 | 154 | 105 | 119 | 145 | 64 | 95 | 381 | 125 | 142 | 176 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 20 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | NW 6 | SW 19 |
2 | 334 | 309 | 30 | 277 | 127 | 366 | 179 | 253 | 253 | 84 | 117 | 112 | 194 | 108 | 51 | 90 | 149 | 89 | 33 | 181 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | S 21 | S 20 | S 10 | W 16 | S 18 | W 18 | SW 14 | WNW 17 | SW 19 | S 12 | SSW 15 | WNW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 19 | SW 14 |
9 | 9 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 55 | 25 | 102 | 56 | 59 | 80 | 42 | 41 | 62 | 35 | 35 | 49 | 47 | 27 | 201 | 74 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 |
525 | — | — | 112 | — | — | — | 293 | — | — | — | 12 | 139 | 466 | 215 | 407 | 897 | 512 | 453 | 543 | 173 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 0 | 137 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 16 | 0 | 85 | 16 | 146 | 145 | 16 | 146 | 145 | 52 | 145 | 145 | 29 | 203 |
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Information about the San Carpoforo Creek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Carpoforo Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at San Carpoforo Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Carpoforo Creek 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 (San Carpoforo Creek) 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 San Carpoforo Creek 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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