
Surf Forecasts:
San Carpoforo Creek surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,054 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. 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 (Thu 30th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Carpoforo Creek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a proper look at what San Carpoforo Creek (Big Sur) has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag to be honest, with the early part of the outlook looking pretty average, but there are a couple of moments that could really fire if you time it right.
The first few days you’re looking at small, wind-affected surf. From Friday the 24th through to the start of the following week, we've got a consistent cross-onshore breeze from the northwest that's just going to keep things choppy and bumpy. There's some long-period energy coming in from the southwest with periods up to 24 seconds, which suggests some real groundswell, but the wind's just not going to let it clean up. The combined swell energy is strong, sitting around the 1200 mark (1158-1225), but with that constant cross-on wind and heights barely scraping 4ft, it's more frustrating than fun. The water's a bit colder than average for this time of year at 58°, which is notable.
Then things start to look interesting. Thursday the 30th of July morning rolls around and we finally get a pocket of calm. Winds drop to almost nothing with a glassy surface and a clean 3ft swell from the SSW (16 seconds). The combined energy eases a bit to 825, but that's still a decent bit of power in the water. This is the best call in the near term by a long shot.
But the real standout is Friday the 31st of July morning. Now we're talking. It's glassy again with the lightest of breezes, and the swell jumps up to 5ft from the SSE, with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is back up to 1315, a proper strong pulse. The forecast says conditions for experienced surfers, and I can see why. It's going to be clean, powerful, and that peak could be really good. Get on it if you can, though expect a few keen locals at a spot that's known to get crowded sometimes.
Moving into August, the surf starts to drop off in quality again. Saturday the 1st of August morning has a bit more size at 6ft from the S, but the period drops and the wind is back on it. Then we hit a flat spell for a few days. The swell hangs around but gets short-period and messy, especially going through the middle of the week with that wind swell from the WNW. By Friday the 7th of August morning, the swell picks up again to 7ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps back up to 1302, but the wind is cross-shore, so it's going to be lined up but not perfect. That Saturday morning on the 8th of August, it's fading again. That second week is just a lot less certain.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
801 | 563 | 671 | 799 | 646 | 1014 | 863 | 696 | 614 | 854 | 963 | 717 | 943 | 798 | 667 | 627 | 620 | 605 | 463 | 263 | 381 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:24AM1.37m | 7:13PM1.99m | 10:05AM1.43m | 7:58PM2.04m | 10:37AM1.46m | 8:39PM2.09m | 11:06AM1.49m | 9:19PM2.13m | 11:34AM1.52m | 9:56PM2.15m | 12:01PM1.56m | 10:33PM2.12m | 12:29PM1.60m | 11:10PM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:42PM1.27m | 3:01AM0.38m | 1:38PM1.28m | 3:39AM0.31m | 2:26PM1.26m | 4:14AM0.25m | 3:08PM1.22m | 4:47AM0.21m | 3:49PM1.18m | 5:19AM0.21m | 4:29PM1.15m | 5:49AM0.24m | 5:12PM1.11m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 6 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 6 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | WNW 8 |
222 | 193 | 99 | 799 | 646 | 99 | 863 | 696 | 103 | 854 | 963 | 170 | 943 | 798 | 224 | 627 | 620 | 228 | 463 | 263 | 207 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 |
801 | 563 | 671 | 127 | 57 | 1014 | 71 | 41 | 614 | 50 | 27 | 717 | 2 | 194 | 667 | 155 | 155 | 333 | 172 | 224 | 301 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | NW 11 | S 10 | S 12 | NW 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 21 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | S 20 | SSE 17 | SE 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSE 18 |
114 | 99 | 184 | 5 | 32 | 72 | 4 | 11 | 180 | 8 | 9 | 37 | — | 31 | 119 | 58 | 65 | 255 | 2 | 144 | 329 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
88 | 303 | 374 | 99 | 271 | 374 | 91 | 312 | 385 | 130 | 392 | 574 | 211 | 620 | 640 | 213 | 352 | 605 | 188 | 207 | 381 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 145 | 16 | 62 | 145 | 16 | 147 | 145 | 16 | 62 | 145 | 16 | 146 | 145 | 16 | 146 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 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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