
Surf Forecasts:
San Carpoforo Creek surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Carpoforo Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu at San Carpoforo Creek over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week is a bit of a slow burner. We’re looking at tiny, weak energy for days. The water's sitting at 57°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year—that’s properly chilly, so you’ll want a good wetsuit. The first few days, Tuesday through Thursday, are a write-off with marginal surf and onshore wind messing with things. But keep your eyes on the prize.
The real standout window starts to show promise from Friday, August 7th. We’ve got a very long period SSW groundswell arriving, with periods up to 19 seconds. That’s proper energy. Friday morning, it’s glassy—dead calm, 6 mph wind from the southwest making it clean. The swell is small at 2 ft, but with that period, it’ll have some push. The combined energy is moderate (334). The real highlight, though, is Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th. Both mornings are glassy again, with swell bumping up to 3 ft and a solid 16-18 second period. Sunday morning is the pick of the lot with very good conditions expected and a combined energy of 547 (moderate). The wind is offshore, light, and it’s going to be clean. The swell direction from the SSW is right on the money for this spot.
Now, a word of caution: this is a long period groundswell, and at a creek mouth, it can get a bit straight and critical on the takeoff. It’s not a beginner wave when it’s this punchy, and it’s best for intermediates. Also, crowds are possible here sometimes, so be ready to share. The consistency is good, which is a plus.
The second week from Monday, August 10th onward gets a bit muddy. The swell picks up to 4 ft - 5 ft from the WNW, but the period drops to 8-9 seconds—short period windswell, less quality. The wind turns cross-on or onshore, and the wave comments turn marginal at best. The energy gets strong (725 on the 12th), but it’s not going to be clean. Later in the week, from the 13th to the 19th, it's a mix of small SSW swell and poor conditions. Nothing really stands out. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations, but the consistency of the break means it’s worth checking back—forecasts can change.
For the best bet, I’m locking in Sunday morning, August 9th. Glassy conditions, 3 ft of clean SSW swell at 16 seconds, moderate energy. It’s not a big wave, but it’ll be smooth and well-shaped. If you can only get out once, that’s your window.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
172 | 124 | 99 | 71 | 72 | 82 | 75 | 84 | 124 | 210 | 289 | 267 | 348 | 208 | 366 | 273 | 305 | 325 | 363 | 272 | 238 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:56PM1.90m | 3:45AM1.30m | 3:41PM1.97m | 5:42AM1.24m | 4:37PM2.04m | 7:35AM1.29m | 5:40PM2.12m | 8:45AM1.38m | 6:45PM2.22m | 9:31AM1.47m | 7:46PM2.31m | 10:10AM1.56m | 8:43PM2.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05AM0.83m | 10:01PM0.78m | 8:38AM0.97m | 11:21PM0.64m | 9:24AM1.11m | 00:36AM0.47m | 10:36AM1.21m | 1:39AM0.29m | 12:04PM1.25m | 2:34AM0.14m | 1:22PM1.22m | 3:22AM0.02m | 2:28PM1.14m | 4:07AM-0.03m | |||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | W 4 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
172 | 124 | 78 | 58 | 48 | 31 | 53 | 84 | 14 | 210 | 289 | 267 | 348 | 208 | 366 | 255 | 305 | 325 | 363 | 272 | 238 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
82 | 57 | 99 | 71 | 72 | 82 | 61 | 75 | 124 | 84 | 82 | 12 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 273 | 45 | 218 | 204 | 139 | 139 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 20 | S 12 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 19 |
37 | 36 | 9 | 31 | 19 | 14 | 75 | 25 | 45 | 40 | 28 | 84 | 36 | 8 | 83 | 19 | 5 | 41 | 24 | 98 | 148 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 5 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 65 | 18 | — | 24 | — | 39 | 80 | — | — | 267 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 75 | 19 | 167 | 110 | 19 | 167 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 11 | 146 | 0 |
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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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