Bristol Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.75° N 13.87° W

Bristol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 09 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bristol sea temperature is
23.5°C
1.9° 

Bristol surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,232 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with WNW 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 (Nov 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 10th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 10th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 21st Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1.4
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1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1361
1525
1357
1031
463
534
1783
708
651
538
419
397
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188
173
113
67
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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SSW
15
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High Tide
1:27AM2.31m
1:46PM2.17m
1:59AM2.27m
2:20PM2.08m
2:33AM2.20m
2:55PM1.98m
3:08AM2.10m
3:31PM1.86m
3:46AM1.99m
4:12PM1.73m
4:31AM1.89m
5:02PM1.63m
Low Tide
7:35AM0.21m
7:43PM0.28m
8:08AM0.25m
8:15PM0.35m
8:43AM0.33m
8:48PM0.45m
9:20AM0.44m
9:24PM0.56m
10:01AM0.57m
10:04PM0.67m
10:50AM0.69m
10:52PM0.79m
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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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