Bristol surfForecast / Fuerteventura / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 02 Jan 2026 WET
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Today's Bristol sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bristol this week:

The surf forecast for Bristol over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 3rd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 3rd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 3rd Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bristol over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Mon morning, strong winds from the N by Wed afternoon).

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
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0
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2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
1.5
NNW
1.5
N
1.6
N
2.1
N
2.3
N
2.1
N
2
N
1.7
N
1.5
N
1.7
N
2.2
N
2.4
N
1.6
N
Period(s) (?)12131112121311111212121111111110979109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)114111801891335738064498197613515596396981087132710689185523652867521147425
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
45
SW
30
W
40
W
50
W
40
W
35
WNW
30
WNW
15
NNW
25
N
30
N
35
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
45
N
45
NNE
50
NNE
40
NNE
40
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:34PM
2.25
12:54AM
2.45
1:24PM
2.31
1:41AM
2.54
2:11PM
2.31
2:26AM
2.57
2:56PM
2.26
3:11AM
2.54
3:40PM
2.17
3:54AM
2.44
4:23PM
2.06
4:38AM
2.29
5:07PM
1.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:37PM
0.19
7:11AM
0.03
7:24PM
0.14
7:59AM
-0.02
8:08PM
0.13
8:45AM
-0.00
8:51PM
0.17
9:29AM
0.07
9:32PM
0.26
10:13AM
0.20
10:14PM
0.38
10:56AM
0.35
10:58PM
0.52
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--
Sunset-6:09--6:09--6:10--6:12--6:12--6:13--6:14-
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202019191919191919181817171717171717161717
Feels °C (?)131214121112161516141310910101077588
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Information about the Bristol Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bristol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bristol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bristol 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 (Bristol) 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 Bristol 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Fuerteventura? If you are looking for accommodation near Bristol, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Fuerteventura, consider staying in La Oliva which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around Fuerteventura where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto del Rosario which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Puerto del Carmen, Tias and Lanzarote.

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