Bristol surfForecast / Fuerteventura / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 WET
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Today's Bristol sea temperature is
19.7° 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 12th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 12th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 14th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed morning, light winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
NNE
2.2
NNE
2
NNE
1.3
N
1.1
N
0.8
N
1
N
0.9
N
1
N
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.5
N
1
N
1.2
NNW
1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.8
NW
2.1
NW
3.5
NW
Period(s) (?)10109999999887161514131211121115
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)998898643270192102171132162157122821314355473502361282079994517
Wind
(km/h)
45
NNE
45
NE
40
NE
35
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
10
ENE
0
ENE
15
W
25
SW
40
NNW
35
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononononononglasscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:23PM
2.06
4:38AM
2.29
5:07PM
1.94
5:22AM
2.11
5:54PM
1.82
6:11AM
1.92
6:48PM
1.72
7:08AM
1.75
7:53PM
1.66
8:20AM
1.64
9:07PM
1.66
9:38AM
1.62
10:15PM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:13AM
0.20
10:14PM
0.38
10:56AM
0.35
10:58PM
0.52
11:40AM
0.51
11:46PM
0.66
12:29PM
0.65
12:44AM
0.79
1:27PM
0.76
1:59AM
0.87
2:37PM
0.82
3:23AM
0.86
3:49PM
0.80
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--
Sunset-6:13--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:17-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------------------1164
Temp. °C171716171717171717181817171817161717171717
Feels °C (?)78813141313131213131214161415171613910
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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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