Surf Forecasts:
Bristol surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, N swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bristol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the surf forecast for our local patch. Right off the bat, I’ll tell you, it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but there’s a big gap of nothing worth paddling out for at the start.
The first few days are a write-off. From Sunday the 26th of July right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a nasty, persistent cross-onshore wind. It’s a fresh breeze from the north, and it’s absolutely destroying any chance of a clean wave. The swell is there, but it’s a short-period, wind-affected mess. The combined energy is moderate at best, sitting around 363 (Sunday) but dropping off quick. The water temp is about 72°, which is pretty normal for the time of year. Honestly, don’t even bother. The setup is better for kite surfing than for a paddle.
We finally get a bit of a break on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning session is the only real highlight of the whole run. The wind drops right out, goes glassy. The swell is still small, only 3 ft from the north, but the period is a weak 7 seconds. The combined energy is low at 145. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for tiny, weak waves. It’s a short window before the wind swings around again.
After that, it’s back to the same story. We get a few pulses of longer-period swell, particularly around Saturday the 8th of August, when the period jumps to 12 seconds and the swell hits 5 ft. The combined energy gets strong, hitting 562, but it’s all ruined by a fresh cross-onshore wind. It’s a real shame, because that’s a solid groundswell, but it’s a complete mess for any break, especially a reef like Bristol. The waves would be lumpy, choppy, and blown out. That one is only for the experts who don’t mind a beating, but honestly, even then, the quality is poor.
So, the one standout, the only real chance to get a wet suit on, is the glassy morning of Saturday the 1st of August. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be clean. For the rest of the run, the pattern is stubborn: constant north wind, a short-period swell, and poor surf conditions. It’s a long, frustrating gap with no real quality on offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 359 | 275 | 234 | 191 | 159 | 133 | 110 | 107 | 80 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 52 | 58 | 74 | 89 | 107 | 93 | 73 | 75 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:39PM1.92m | 1:04AM1.84m | 1:19PM2.05m | 1:42AM1.94m | 1:55PM2.17m | 2:16AM2.03m | 2:29PM2.28m | 2:48AM2.10m | 3:01PM2.35m | 3:20AM2.14m | 3:33PM2.38m | 3:52AM2.15m | 4:04PM2.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:56PM0.57m | 7:02AM0.56m | 7:34PM0.45m | 7:39AM0.45m | 8:09PM0.35m | 8:12AM0.36m | 8:42PM0.27m | 8:44AM0.29m | 9:14PM0.22m | 9:16AM0.26m | 9:45PM0.20m | 9:47AM0.26m | 10:16PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NE 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 41 | 9 | 8 | 159 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 93 | 73 | 58 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NE 10 | WNW 9 | N 14 | N 13 | NW 8 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 53 | 65 | 75 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | W 13 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | — | N 12 | — | — | — | W 12 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 11 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 359 | 275 | 234 | 191 | 17 | 133 | 110 | 107 | 80 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 52 | 58 | 74 | 89 | 107 | 32 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 183 | 222 | 183 | 183 | 13 | 183 | 222 | 13 | 290 | 1458 | 407 | 438 | 552 | 13 | 222 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 13 |
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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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