Surf Forecasts:
Bristol surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, NNW swell with 650 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bristol this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM. 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 14s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bristol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me put it straight. The Bristol area (England) is in a rough spot for the next two weeks. The only spot we’ve got is Bristol, a reef break that’s fairly exposed and likes a NNW swell, but every single session in the 16-day window is marked as “poor surf conditions” with a zero score. No standout, no hidden session—just a long stretch of messy, unrideable surf.
It starts on Wednesday the 19th of August with a weak northerly swell of 3 ft at a short 8-second period, combined energy of 119, and a cross-onshore wind of 12 mph. The water’s about 75°, a bit warmer than average for this time of year. Thursday and Friday stay similar: swells around 2 ft to 4 ft, periods of 7 to 8 seconds, and cross-onshore winds at 15 mph. Energy stays in the weak to moderate range, between 90 and 135.
Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd see the swell drop to 3 ft to 3 ft, with a slightly longer 10-second period on Sunday morning, but the wind stays onshore or cross-shore. Then Monday the 24th brings a pulse of NNW swell to 5 ft with a 12–13 second period, and the combined energy jumps to 559–613, but it’s still cross-onshore at 12 mph, so the surf quality stays poor.
From Tuesday the 25th onward, the swell runs mostly from the north, sizes between 2 ft and 6 ft, periods short to moderate (7–13 seconds), and the wind stays cross-onshore, often gusting to 15–22 mph from the NNE. The energy builds into the 400–600 range by the end of August, but it’s all choppy and messy. Even the stronger pulses, like 6 ft on Monday the 31st of August with a 9-second period and energy of 621, are blown out. The same story continues into the first few days of September, with no improvement.
With the wind never letting up, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. If you’re a surfer, this is a long stretch to sit out. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 108 | 84 | 47 | 107 | 141 | 113 | 91 | 72 | 88 | 82 | 77 | 151 | 106 | 390 | 497 | 604 | 353 | 153 | 119 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:49PM1.74m | 7:18AM1.70m | 7:54PM1.56m | 8:36AM1.59m | 9:34PM1.48m | 10:16AM1.61m | 11:07PM1.55m | 11:31AM1.73m | 00:05AM1.68m | 12:20PM1.90m | 00:45AM1.83m | 12:58PM2.07m | 1:19AM1.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.76m | 1:30PM0.83m | 1:56AM0.90m | 3:06PM0.92m | 3:39AM0.95m | 4:52PM0.87m | 5:09AM0.87m | 5:56PM0.73m | 6:04AM0.72m | 6:39PM0.58m | 6:43AM0.57m | 7:13PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 47 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 29 | 82 | 77 | 151 | 106 | 390 | 497 | 604 | 353 | 153 | 119 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | ENE 6 | WNW 8 | N 11 | WNW 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 66 | 7 | 26 | 39 | 122 | 55 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | S 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | — | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 10 | WNW 9 | S 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | N 10 | N 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 7 | N 7 | NE 4 | — | NNE 9 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | 108 | 84 | 19 | 107 | 141 | 113 | 91 | 72 | 88 | 39 | 69 | 5 | — | 16 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 13 | 203 | 183 | 203 | 203 | 183 | 13 | 13 | 222 | 13 | 13 | 222 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 183 | 183 | 290 |
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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).
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