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Bristol surfForecast / Fuerteventura / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 17 Jan 2026 WET
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Today's Bristol sea temperature is
19.1° 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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 17th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
1
2
4
3
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.1
N
1.8
N
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.8
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.1
NNW
Period(s) (?)161615141212111110101615171615141314171614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1338386842664619343627351756142698863061054357314631344112710121295486832111735
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNW
35
NW
30
NW
45
NW
45
N
40
N
40
NNE
35
N
35
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNW
25
N
25
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
5
WNW
20
NW
15
NNE
5
NNE
10
NW
30
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
12:54PM
1.98
1:08AM
2.21
1:28PM
2.07
1:42AM
2.31
2:01PM
2.13
2:15AM
2.39
2:34PM
2.16
2:48AM
2.42
3:08PM
2.17
3:21AM
2.41
3:44PM
2.15
3:57AM
2.36
4:22PM
2.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:52PM
0.40
7:21AM
0.31
7:25PM
0.32
7:55AM
0.23
7:58PM
0.26
8:28AM
0.19
8:30PM
0.23
9:01AM
0.17
9:03PM
0.24
9:35AM
0.18
9:39PM
0.28
10:11AM
0.23
10:17PM
0.36
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:47--
Sunset-6:21--6:22--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:24--6:25-
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rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171718181717171717171717171717181818181918
Feels °C (?)1111111187999121311131315171517181716
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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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