Bristol surfForecast / Fuerteventura / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 18 Apr 2026 WEST
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Today's Bristol sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 23rd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
WNW
0.5
NW
0.4
WNW
0.5
N
0.5
N
1
WNW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
1.6
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.4
NW
1.3
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.2
NW
Period(s) (?)131211111110101010998101312141313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4113142091429284654736424412340440072710831058658480811360
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
E
10
SSE
20
E
10
SE
10
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
10
NW
15
W
20
WNW
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
30
N
30
N
30
N
35
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:55PM
2.53
3:15AM
2.51
3:36PM
2.49
4:00AM
2.38
4:20PM
2.38
4:50AM
2.19
5:09PM
2.24
5:47AM
1.97
6:09PM
2.07
6:58AM
1.78
7:24PM
1.94
8:27AM
1.68
8:53PM
1.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
-0.03
9:21AM
0.00
9:44PM
0.01
10:03AM
0.14
10:32PM
0.13
10:49AM
0.33
11:26PM
0.30
11:42AM
0.53
12:34AM
0.49
12:51PM
0.71
2:03AM
0.61
2:24PM
0.80
3:39AM
0.60
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise7:26--7:26--7:24--7:24--7:22--7:22--7:20--
Sunset-8:22--8:22--8:23--8:23--8:24--8:24--8:25-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202526252726181818181919191818181717171817
Feels °C (?)162123212423171617171717161515141212121312
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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.

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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