
Surf Forecasts:
San Carpoforo Creek surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 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+) | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 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, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. Honestly, looking at the charts for San Carpoforo Creek, it’s a bit of a slow burn. There’s not a lot of size, and the wind is going to be our main enemy for most of it. We’re going to have to pick our moments. The water is running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, coming in at 58°F, so a good wetsuit is a must.
The first few days are pretty grim. Friday and Saturday are mostly write-offs with tiny, weak swell and afternoon onshores messing things up. The swell is there, but it’s small, and the conditions are just poor. You’re looking at dribbly 2ft to 2ft waves with light west winds, but the energy is just not there. It’s a good time to sort your gear, not to get wet.
Now, Sunday the 9th is where things start to get interesting. The morning is the standout of the first week. We’ve got a clean 3ft of SSW swell, and the wind is glassy. That’s a recipe for some clean, if small, waves. The energy is picking up to a moderate 540, and the 16-second period means there’s some proper groundswell in the water. It’s going to be small, but it will be the best quality surf we’ve seen. The afternoon sees the wind turn cross-on, so get on it early.
The start of the next week, from Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th, we see the swell direction swing to the WNW and the period drops right off to 9-10 seconds. That’s short-period, wind-driven stuff, and it’s going to be junk. The size bumps up a touch to 4ft, but with that short period and onshore winds, it’s going to be a messy, bumpy mess. Not worth your time unless you’re desperate for a paddle.
We get a bit of a reset from Thursday the 13th to Saturday the 15th. The swell goes back to the SSW, and the period climbs back up to 15-16 seconds. The size stays small, around 2ft to 2ft, but there’s more energy in the water. The winds are light, but mostly cross-shore or light onshore. It’s still not going to be epic, but there will be some fun, clean little waves if you pick the right bank. Saturday the 15th has a bit more size, up to 4ft, but the afternoon wind will chop it out.
The second week is looking less promising. From Sunday the 16th onwards, the wind becomes a constant cross-on or onshore, and the swell stays small and weak. There’s a constant 3ft to 3ft of SSW swell, but the period drops and the wind is just constantly messing with the surface. There’s no real standout in this period. It’s just a grind of small, wind-blown waves. The energy is moderate, but it’s not translating into anything good.
If I had to tell you when to go, it’s Sunday morning. That’s the one real window of clean, glassy conditions with a decent long-period swell. It won’t be big, but it will be the best we get. The rest of the time, you’re hunting for a clean little runner between the wind. It’s a tough outlook, but that's the coast for you. Keep your expectations low and your patience high.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
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210 | 289 | 264 | 348 | 208 | 366 | 273 | 305 | 278 | 246 | 226 | 148 | 168 | 165 | 273 | 221 | 216 | 261 | 198 | 245 | 242 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:40PM2.12m | 8:45AM1.38m | 6:45PM2.22m | 9:31AM1.47m | 7:46PM2.31m | 10:10AM1.56m | 8:43PM2.37m | 10:46AM1.64m | 9:36PM2.37m | 11:21AM1.73m | 10:27PM2.31m | 11:56AM1.80m | 11:17PM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:27PM1.04m | 4:48AM-0.01m | 4:22PM0.95m | 5:27AM0.08m | 5:17PM0.86m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 |
210 | 289 | 264 | 348 | 208 | 366 | 248 | 267 | 278 | 246 | 226 | 138 | 168 | 165 | 172 | 221 | 216 | 141 | 108 | 78 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 |
84 | 82 | 35 | 25 | 42 | 40 | 273 | 305 | 218 | 154 | 139 | 139 | 87 | 154 | 273 | 193 | 175 | 261 | 198 | 245 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 |
12 | 9 | 84 | 36 | 56 | 83 | 19 | 45 | 24 | 24 | 98 | 148 | 142 | 80 | 27 | 46 | 118 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 151 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
28 | 28 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 203 | 52 | 167 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0 | 11 | 167 | 0 | 24 | 146 | 52 | 110 | 19 | 0 | 66 | 66 | 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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