
Surf Forecasts:
San Carpoforo Creek surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Carpoforo Creek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. 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 (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Carpoforo Creek over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's slice this one open. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag shaping up for San Carpoforo Creek over the next couple of weeks. The first week is a bit of a grind with dodgy winds messing up what could be some decent swell, but there’s a little glimmer of hope if you're willing to wait.
Right out of the gate, we’re dealing with a solid pulse of long-period groundswell from the SSW. On Tuesday morning the 7th, the swell is sitting at 4 ft with a super long 19-second period. That’s a proper groundswell with real energy – you can feel it (1073 combined energy). Problem is, we’ve got a moderate cross-onshore wind from the WNW at 12 mph chopping it all up, making it a scrappy affair. Water temp is 58°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year – nothing wild, just a bit on the chilly side.
That first week is pretty frustrating. Wednesday the 8th sees the swell bump up to 8 ft in the afternoon, but it’s a short-period 7-second windswell from the WNW and the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore. That’s lumpy, messy, and honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The rest of the week stays in that same vein – moderate to fresh winds, mostly cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and unappealing.
We do get a brief reprieve on Friday morning, the 10th. A 5 ft swell with a 9-second period from the WNW, and for a moment the wind goes light and onshore at just 3 mph. It’s not glassy, but it’s the cleanest the morning has been all week. Still, it’s rated as marginal, so don’t expect perfection.
After that, the window closes again. From Saturday the 11th through to Friday the 17th, it’s a long stretch of poor or marginal conditions. Swells drop right down to 3 ft or less, and the wind stays on it, mostly cross-onshore. There’s a few smaller pulses of 15-second period SSW groundswell around the 11th and 12th with light winds, but the size is tiny. Not worth the paddle.
Now, here’s the standout. Look ahead to Saturday morning, the 18th of July. The stars almost align. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the wind goes glassy. Just 3 mph from the WNW, reported as "glass" conditions. That’s rare and it’s beautiful. The energy is moderate (730 combined energy) and it’s the best-looking slot in the whole 16-day run. The swell direction isn’t a perfect match for the spot’s optimum SW, but with waves in the chest-to-head range and zero wind bump, San Carpoforo Creek should offer clean, fun lines. Keep in mind, this break is consistent so you’ve got a good chance it’ll be linking up, but it can also get a few people out there, especially with that glassy forecast – expect some company.
After that brief high, it fades back to smaller, wind-affected surf through to the 22nd. The last few days show marginal bumps from the SW with 15-16 second period, but the size is nothing to write home about.
Overall, it’s a long wait with a lot of chop. The one true standout is Saturday the 18th – glassy, clean, and rideable. The rest is mostly a write-off unless you’re desperate for a morning paddle in small, bumpy stuff.
Stay patient, stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
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885 | 603 | 596 | 559 | 682 | 853 | 465 | 590 | 1121 | 415 | 459 | 334 | 309 | 326 | 277 | 297 | 297 | 217 | 253 | 236 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:39PM1.89m | 5:18AM1.28m | 5:20PM2.01m | 7:04AM1.28m | 6:07PM2.13m | 8:31AM1.34m | 6:59PM2.26m | 9:35AM1.42m | 7:53PM2.37m | 10:27AM1.49m | 8:47PM2.45m | 11:13AM1.56m | 9:41PM2.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34AM0.80m | 11:46PM0.82m | 10:15AM0.94m | 00:52AM0.60m | 11:08AM1.06m | 1:51AM0.37m | 12:12PM1.15m | 2:44AM0.16m | 1:18PM1.19m | 3:35AM-0.01m | 2:22PM1.19m | 4:24AM-0.11m | 3:23PM1.16m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 |
885 | 603 | 170 | 559 | 545 | 310 | 318 | 487 | 486 | 387 | 348 | 331 | 207 | 202 | 217 | 244 | 297 | 217 | 190 | 236 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 18 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 |
84 | 191 | 596 | 190 | 192 | 545 | 322 | 2 | 475 | 2 | 2 | 334 | 309 | 326 | 277 | 297 | 25 | 132 | 253 | 59 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 11 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 22 | S 21 | S 20 | S 20 | W 16 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 14 | WNW 17 | W 14 | S 12 |
4 | 21 | 142 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 55 | 25 | 102 | 56 | 15 | 80 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — |
100 | 380 | 574 | 175 | 682 | 853 | 465 | 590 | 1121 | 415 | 459 | — | — | — | — | — | 238 | — | — | 207 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 145 | 16 | 146 | 145 | 16 | 146 | 146 | 16 | 167 | 146 | 0 | 66 | 146 | 0 | 108 | 145 | 0 | 145 | 145 | 0 |
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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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