
Surf Forecasts:
San Carpoforo Creek surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 Sunday (Aug 02) 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+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Carpoforo Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got coming up for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch starts off a bit flat and messy. There is some swell on the cards, but the wind is just not playing ball for a while.
We're looking at San Carpoforo Creek, and honestly, the first few days are a write-off. Friday the 31st of July through to Saturday the 1st of August we've got swell, but it's getting pushed around by a persistent cross-onshore breeze. The water is sitting at a chilly 56°F, which is a solid 5°F colder than normal for this time of year – that's a pretty big deal, so you'll want a thick suit.
The real story starts to change around Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. We've got a 6ft groundswell wrapping in from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind swings onshore. It's still not perfect, but the energy is building with a combined energy reading of 649, which is moderate. Monday the 3rd of August looks like the first real chance. The swell holds around 5ft from the WNW at 10 seconds, but the wind drops right out to just 3 mph from the west. That's a slight air, glassy conditions. It’s a marginal call on the tide, but that's the kind of clean window you paddle for.
Now, if you can wait, the standout is shaping up for the weekend of the 8th and 9th of August. Saturday the 8th, during the morning, we get a solid 6ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the west at only 6 mph. The combined energy is a strong 1406. That's proper groundswell power, and with clean conditions, the Creek will be on. It's a consistent break, so expect some good waves. But keep in mind, with a swell that size (over 5ft), it’s moving into intermediate territory.
Looking further out, around the 14th and 15th of August, we see a shift to a very long-period SSW groundswell, coming in at 17 to 20 seconds. The heights are a bit smaller, around 2ft to 3ft, but that long period means tons of energy for the size. The combined energy readings are still up in the 500-600 range, which is decent for a small swell. The wind is light on those mornings too. This is a promising but less certain long-range prospect. For a river mouth setup like San Carpoforo, that long-period energy could really line up.
So, to keep it simple: the first week is a grind. The best bet on offer is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. If you miss that, the mornings around the 14th and 15th of August are worth a look for the patient surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
357 | 558 | 193 | 311 | 786 | 490 | 522 | 533 | 466 | 427 | 296 | 278 | 231 | 168 | 113 | 111 | 145 | 154 | 246 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:48PM1.94m | 1:22PM1.70m | 00:29AM1.80m | 1:49PM1.76m | 1:17AM1.63m | 2:19PM1.83m | 2:19AM1.45m | 2:56PM1.90m | 3:45AM1.30m | 3:41PM1.97m | 5:42AM1.24m | 4:37PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM1.07m | 6:44AM0.40m | 6:46PM1.03m | 7:10AM0.53m | 7:42PM0.97m | 7:37AM0.67m | 8:46PM0.89m | 8:05AM0.83m | 10:01PM0.78m | 8:38AM0.97m | 11:21PM0.64m | 9:24AM1.11m | 00:36AM0.47m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | WNW 7 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
357 | 180 | 121 | 150 | 339 | 76 | 46 | 533 | 466 | 427 | 296 | 278 | 231 | 168 | 113 | 111 | 145 | 154 | 246 | 314 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 12 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 |
54 | 240 | 53 | 97 | 146 | 55 | 48 | 68 | 67 | 42 | 37 | 82 | 57 | 99 | 71 | 72 | 37 | 61 | 84 | 124 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 14 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 13 |
9 | 102 | 103 | 15 | 52 | 28 | 16 | 45 | 25 | 23 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 9 | 31 | 33 | 54 | 75 | 76 | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
274 | 558 | 193 | 311 | 786 | 490 | 522 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 16 | 146 | 145 | 16 | 203 | 203 | 0 | 225 | 110 | 0 | 19 | 203 | 62 | 167 | 110 | 52 | 167 | 145 | 62 |
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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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