
Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-North surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, W swell with 724 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fistral-North this week:
The surf forecast for Fistral-North over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-North in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for our local stretch.
It’s a slow burner, no doubt. The first week is mostly a washout with small, messy waves and the wind doing us no favours. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until Monday morning, August 3rd, but even then it’s pretty ordinary. The real standout is a long way off, but it looks like it could be a cracker.
For the first week, from Monday the 3rd through to the middle of the month, it’s a real mixed bag of small, weak swells and onshore or cross-shore winds. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined swell energy is mostly in the weak to moderate range, with values like 77 on Monday morning, bumping up to 125 on Tuesday morning. But the quality is poor; the wind is all over the place, mostly cross or onshore, and the period is short, often around 7 seconds. That’s not going to give you any push. Even on Sunday the 9th, when we get a glassy morning, the swell is only 2 ft with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is just 101. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations after the first few days, and the conditions just don’t line up.
Now, hold onto your boards, because the real action is set for Sunday the 16th of August. That’s the one. The morning brings in a solid 8 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a hefty 725, which is strong. And the wind? It’s offshore from the SE, at 9 mph. That’s a gentle offshore breeze, meaning the waves will be clean. Expect very good surf conditions. Fistral-North is the spot, and it’s fairly exposed to the swell, with the optimum direction being WSW. The crowd can be often here, so expect company. The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s getting up there for beginners, but for intermediates, this is prime. The afternoon keeps the energy high at 782, with a light east breeze washing it off. This is the standout. The following Monday the 17th still has a solid 7 ft WNW swell and clean conditions, but the energy drops a bit to 510. Still good, but Sunday is the day.
So, the long-range forecast is looking promising. A lot of patience needed for the first fortnight, but that Sunday the 16th is the one to circle on the calendar. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
77 | 58 | 122 | 114 | 119 | 285 | 619 | 319 | 268 | 146 | 54 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 91 | 113 | 75 | 54 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:10PM6.24m | 9:31AM5.93m | 9:50PM6.01m | 10:14AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.70m | 11:05AM5.42m | 11:35PM5.36m | 12:10PM5.16m | 00:49AM5.10m | 1:31PM5.06m | 2:14AM5.08m | 2:54PM5.26m | 3:33AM5.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.74m | 3:29AM0.78m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:08AM1.00m | 4:26PM1.18m | 4:56AM1.30m | 5:21PM1.47m | 5:56AM1.60m | 6:33PM1.72m | 7:16AM1.78m | 8:03PM1.75m | 8:46AM1.70m | 9:29PM1.47m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 15 | W 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | N 5 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
77 | 58 | 122 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 17 | 113 | 75 | 54 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 10 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 |
— | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 12 | W 10 | N 5 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | W 11 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 |
— | — | — | 114 | 119 | 285 | 619 | 319 | 268 | 146 | 54 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 24 | 91 | — | — | 4 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 293 | 512 | 298 | 763 | 142 | 231 | 521 | 233 | 401 | 509 | 243 | 42 | 392 | 40 | 0 | 31 | 217 |
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The above surf forecast table for Fistral-North provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fistral-North can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fistral-North 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 (Fistral-North) 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 Fistral-North 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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