Bristol Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.75° N 13.87° W

Bristol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bristol sea temperature is
23.4°C
2.1° 

Bristol surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Dec, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, NW swell with 1,987 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Dec, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Dec 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 12AM. 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 18s period and expected on Monday (Nov 23) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 1st Dec)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 1st Dec)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 20th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
10
0.7
N
9
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1.4
NW
12
1.5
NW
13
1.7
NNW
16
1.7
NNW
16
2.1
NW
15
2
NNW
14
1.9
NW
13
2.1
NNW
14
1.7
NNW
13
1.5
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
122
80
78
69
268
286
281
196
196
522
746
1487
1479
1987
1560
1288
1797
983
666
461
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:02PM1.63m
5:25AM1.79m
6:07PM1.56m
6:32AM1.74m
7:24PM1.56m
7:44AM1.76m
8:36PM1.65m
8:49AM1.83m
9:34PM1.79m
9:44AM1.95m
10:22PM1.96m
10:33AM2.09m
11:06PM2.14m
Low Tide
10:52PM0.79m
11:51AM0.78m
11:56PM0.87m
1:05PM0.80m
1:16AM0.89m
2:18PM0.74m
2:32AM0.83m
3:16PM0.62m
3:33AM0.71m
4:05PM0.47m
4:24AM0.55m
4:49PM0.32m
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clear
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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Temp °C
21
21
20
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
21
21
22
21
21
20
21
21
Feels °C
20
20
19
20
18
20
20
19
22
22
21
23
22
22
21
19
19
19
21
21
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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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