Bristol Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.75° N 13.87° W

Bristol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bristol sea temperature is
23.7°C
1.0° 

Bristol surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, N swell with 736 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with NNW 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 (Sep 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 26th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 26th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 2nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
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(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NNW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
15
1
NNW
14
1
NNW
13
1
NNW
12
1
NNW
12
1
NNW
12
1
NNW
12
1
NNW
11
0.6
N
14
1.1
NNW
13
1
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
12
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NNW
11
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NNW
12
1.5
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
216
184
130
107
270
379
351
325
278
274
260
234
148
396
283
158
110
109
265
480
624
Wind (km/h)
20
E
10
N
20
N
10
NNW
10
W
5
NW
5
S
15
SSE
10
E
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
1:28PM2.39m
1:50AM2.30m
2:00PM2.48m
2:22AM2.40m
2:34PM2.52m
2:55AM2.43m
3:09PM2.50m
3:29AM2.41m
3:47PM2.40m
4:07AM2.34m
4:28PM2.25m
4:49AM2.20m
5:17PM2.05m
Low Tide
7:17AM0.27m
7:40PM0.10m
7:49AM0.16m
8:11PM0.01m
8:22AM0.08m
8:43PM-0.02m
8:56AM0.05m
9:17PM0.01m
9:33AM0.07m
9:52PM0.11m
10:13AM0.16m
10:32PM0.27m
10:59AM0.31m
11:18PM0.46m
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Temp °C
23
24
23
23
24
27
25
24
23
23
23
23
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Feels °C
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26
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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.

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