Surf Forecasts:
Bristol surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, N swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bristol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bristol over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s wade through what’s on offer.
Right off the bat, I have to be straight with you: the next sixteen days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The numbers just aren’t stacking up for anything worth getting excited about. The first real chance of a wave comes on Saturday the 12th of July, with a small 3ft swell from the NNW pushing in, but it’s a messy wind situation. The real kicker is that for the entire 16-day window, every single session is flagged as poor surf conditions. That’s a long stretch of disappointment.
There’s a tiny window on Sunday morning the 13th of July where we get a bit of offshore wind from the NNE and a 3ft swell from the NNW, but it’s paired with a weak 8-second period. The combined energy is only 149 (moderate wave energy), so it’s going to be fat and weak. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
The swell actually builds through the second week, with heights hitting 5ft by Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th, but the wind is relentless. It’s a constant cross-onshore mess from the north, blowing 15 to 18 mph. The wave energy ramps up, hitting 397 on the 18th, but it’s all lumpy, choppy, and blown out. For a reef break like Bristol, that’s a write-off. The swell direction is from the north, but the optimum for this spot is from the NNW, so it’s not even hitting the reef right.
Honestly, if you’re itching for a session, the morning of the 21st of July sees a slight drop in wind to a light breeze, with a 4ft N swell, but it’s still a cross-onshore. Not worth the drive.
This is a classic case of the swell being there, but the wind and quality just aren’t matching up. For a reef break, you need that clean line, and we just aren’t getting it. There’s no standout here, not a single day I’d put my neck out for. The best we can say is that the later days have a bit more size, but the conditions are a mess. If you’re desperate, maybe the 22nd of July morning with a gentle cross-shore from the NW and a 3ft N swell is the least terrible option, but honestly, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 11 | 11 | 17 | 120 | 166 | 123 | 148 | 124 | 72 | 59 | 58 | 37 | 32 | 53 | 94 | 143 | 176 | 189 | 206 | 229 | 260 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:34AM2.06m | 00:06AM2.06m | 12:34PM2.22m | 1:06AM2.18m | 1:28PM2.39m | 1:59AM2.27m | 2:18PM2.52m | 2:49AM2.32m | 3:05PM2.60m | 3:35AM2.32m | 3:50PM2.62m | 4:20AM2.27m | 4:35PM2.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:12AM0.47m | 5:50PM0.41m | 6:15AM0.37m | 6:51PM0.24m | 7:10AM0.26m | 7:46PM0.09m | 8:00AM0.17m | 8:36PM-0.01m | 8:47AM0.12m | 9:24PM-0.05m | 9:31AM0.12m | 10:09PM-0.02m | 10:15AM0.17m | 10:54PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 11 | 120 | 166 | 123 | 148 | 124 | 72 | 59 | 58 | 37 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 12 | S 18 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | — | N 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | NW 8 | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | ENE 2 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 17 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 32 | 53 | 94 | 143 | 176 | 189 | 206 | 229 | 260 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 200 | 98 | 13 | 13 | 167 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 208 | 290 | 290 | 296 | 290 | 208 | 222 | 208 | 290 |
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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).
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