Bristol surfForecast / Fuerteventura / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 WEST
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Today's Bristol sea temperature is
19.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 2nd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
14
0.8
NNW
13
0.7
NNW
13
0.7
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
N
9
0.8
NE
6
1.1
NE
5
0.8
NNE
6
1
N
8
1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.8
NNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
290
198
147
125
79
68
46
44
34
29
40
43
67
49
134
130
103
108
80
60
69
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
N
25
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
10
N
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
2:43PM2.28m
3:01AM2.16m
3:14PM2.23m
3:34AM2.07m
3:47PM2.16m
4:08AM1.96m
4:21PM2.06m
4:44AM1.83m
5:00PM1.95m
5:25AM1.71m
5:46PM1.85m
6:18AM1.61m
6:44PM1.77m
Low Tide
8:49PM0.24m
8:59AM0.30m
9:22PM0.28m
9:30AM0.38m
9:56PM0.37m
10:02AM0.47m
10:33PM0.48m
10:38AM0.58m
11:15PM0.61m
11:19AM0.70m
00:06AM0.72m
12:10PM0.80m
1:12AM0.79m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:13
7:13
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:09
7:09
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8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:32
8:34
8:34
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
19
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
17
17
19
19
18
17
17
16
17
16
16
15
16
15
15
15
14
13
14
14
13
14
15
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
14
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
N
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
W
8
0.9
N
8
0.2
W
7
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
290
127
113
125
79
68
46
41
34
29
40
21
28
49
14
11
103
4
80
60
69
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
NNW
13
0.7
NNW
13
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
S
13
0.2
N
11
0.3
ENE
6
0.1
N
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
NNW
10
Energy kJ
130
198
147
53
52
26
32
44
34
18
18
21
19
16
3
9
6
3
11
21
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.2
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
10
0.1
W
11
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
W
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
16
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
22
21
7
10
6
5
1
8
2
17
17
4
3
5
3
10
10
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.8
NE
6
1.1
NE
5
0.8
NNE
6
1
N
8
1
N
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.9
N
8
0.4
NW
7
0.2
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
7
Energy kJ
4
4
14
4
5
4
8
10
12
22
17
43
67
39
134
130
12
108
14
6
62
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
290
535
13
13
69
13
0
57
58
Best forecast wave conditions in Fuerteventura
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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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.

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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