Bristol Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.75° N 13.87° W

Bristol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bristol sea temperature is
23.4°C
1.6° 

Bristol surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 9 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 9 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 2,531 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with NW 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 Thursday (Nov 05) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 5th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 9th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 9th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Sunday
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Monday
9
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
11
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13
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NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
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11
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.7
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6
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11
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10
2.5
WNW
14
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2.2
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12
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11
1.9
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13
1.7
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1.8
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12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
111
128
146
144
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94
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16
40
515
356
502
2531
2046
1415
1025
568
1129
850
933
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
NW
10
NNW
5
E
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
S
25
SSW
35
SW
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
NNW
5
NW
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
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5
NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
10:36AM2.17m
11:09PM2.10m
11:21AM2.23m
11:47PM2.21m
12:01PM2.27m
00:22AM2.28m
12:37PM2.27m
00:55AM2.32m
1:12PM2.23m
1:27AM2.31m
1:46PM2.17m
1:59AM2.27m
2:20PM2.08m
2:33AM2.20m
Low Tide
4:58PM0.31m
5:12AM0.40m
5:35PM0.24m
5:51AM0.30m
6:09PM0.21m
6:27AM0.23m
6:41PM0.20m
7:01AM0.20m
7:12PM0.23m
7:35AM0.21m
7:43PM0.28m
8:08AM0.25m
8:15PM0.35m
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Temp °C
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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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