Surf Forecasts:
Bristol surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, N swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bristol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bristol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
To be honest, this is a tough one. There’s not a single moment in the next 16 days where the stars align for a decent paddle. The swell sticks around, no doubt, but the wind is a real problem. From the 14th of July right through to the 29th, it’s a constant battle with onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the north and north-northeast, blowing at 12 to 19 mph. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 73°, but that’s the only nice thing I can say.
The first week is a write-off. The swell is small, usually under 3 ft, with short periods of 6 to 9 seconds, and it’s all onshore wind. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 50 and 130 (moderate wave energy), but the wind makes it a mess. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th have a bit more size, around 4 ft, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy – not worth your time.
The second week, from the 21st of July onwards, the swell builds. By the 25th and 26th, we’re looking at 5 ft to 5 ft swell from the north, with the combined energy jumping into the 200s and 300s, even reaching 427 (strong wave energy). The period stretches to 8 seconds, which is still short-period windswell, not a proper groundswell. But the wind remains stubbornly cross-onshore, lumping up the surface. That 5 ft to 5 ft swell is enough to be tricky for beginners, and with the wind howling, it’s really only a prospect for the experts on a good day, but it’s not going to be clean.
If you’re a kite surfer, though, this set-up might look interesting with that consistent north wind and solid swell at the beach and reef. For a standard surfboard, it’s a poor run. There’s just no window of clean, offshore conditions to make any of it worthwhile. The forecast can always change, but for now, the outlook is grim.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 8 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 58 | 37 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 34 | 52 | 86 | 111 | 101 | 108 | 83 | 115 | 106 | 109 | 109 | 113 | 103 | 121 | 159 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:49AM2.32m | 3:05PM2.60m | 3:35AM2.32m | 3:50PM2.62m | 4:20AM2.27m | 4:35PM2.55m | 5:04AM2.18m | 5:19PM2.41m | 5:48AM2.06m | 6:04PM2.23m | 6:34AM1.94m | 6:52PM2.02m | 7:25AM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36PM-0.01m | 8:47AM0.12m | 9:24PM-0.05m | 9:31AM0.12m | 10:09PM-0.02m | 10:15AM0.17m | 10:54PM0.08m | 10:58AM0.27m | 11:37PM0.23m | 11:42AM0.40m | 00:21AM0.39m | 12:29PM0.55m | 1:07AM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 |
 | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | 8:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | ENE 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 58 | 37 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 31 | 30 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | ENE 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | — | NE 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | NW 12 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | 23 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 10 | — | 6 | — | 3 | 6 | 4 | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | NW 7 | — | — | WNW 9 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | — | — | 17 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 52 | 86 | 111 | 101 | 108 | 83 | 115 | 106 | 109 | 109 | 113 | 103 | 121 | 159 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 535 | 208 | 296 | 208 | 376 | 208 | 183 | 208 | 208 | 183 | 290 | 208 | 183 | 208 | 183 |
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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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