Bristol Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.75° N 13.87° W

Bristol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bristol sea temperature is
23.7°C
1.3° 

Bristol surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, NNW swell with 1,460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bristol this week:

The surf forecast for Bristol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 23rd Oct)6ft (1.8m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bristol over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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1
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2
3
2
1
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNW
13
1.2
NW
14
1
NW
13
1
NW
12
1
NW
12
1
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
1
N
10
1.4
N
11
0.8
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
13
0.9
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.7
NW
13
0.9
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
414
589
330
291
277
331
241
160
432
180
179
451
318
440
380
336
277
175
114
180
200
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
N
15
N
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
NW
5
ENE
5
NNE
10
E
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
5:30PM1.68m
5:49AM1.77m
6:27PM1.53m
6:59AM1.64m
7:59PM1.45m
8:37AM1.62m
9:40PM1.50m
10:00AM1.71m
10:46PM1.65m
10:56AM1.87m
11:31PM1.83m
11:38AM2.03m
00:08AM2.01m
Low Tide
11:17AM0.63m
11:22PM0.75m
12:10PM0.79m
00:18AM0.90m
1:34PM0.90m
1:50AM0.98m
3:22PM0.89m
3:35AM0.94m
4:34PM0.76m
4:42AM0.80m
5:19PM0.59m
5:28AM0.64m
5:56PM0.41m
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Temp °C
23
23
22
22
23
23
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21
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21
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Feels °C
24
24
22
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20
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21
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20
22
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21
21
20
20
19
18
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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 16 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.

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