Fistral-North Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.10° W

Fistral-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-North sea temperature is
18.5° C
1.7° 

Fistral-North surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fistral-North surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WNW swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-North in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 5th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get this out there. It’s been a flat, frustrating stretch for the North Coast, and I ain’t gonna sugarcoat it. For the next week, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. Small, weak, messy waves and onshore slop. It’s the kind of spell that has you checking the forecast more than the surf. But hold on, there’s a light at the end of this tunnel, and it’s a big one.

Let’s break it down. The next few days, Wednesday the 5th through to Tuesday the 11th, are basically a write-off. We got some swell, but it’s weak, with onshore winds chopping it up. The wave energy is just pitiful, mostly in the low double digits and barely cracking 100. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, running about 65°F, so a bit of a silver lining if you’re just going for a paddle.

We’ve got a little window on Thursday the 13th morning. The wind drops to glass, and that’s a beautiful thing. The swell pushes up to 4ft, with a moderate energy of 315, and the direction is from the west. It’s still not huge, but with those clean conditions, it’ll be the best we’ve seen in over a week. Fistral-North will be the spot, but it’s `fairly exposed` and crowds are `often`, so expect some company. The period is a touch short at 9 seconds, so it won’t be a classic, but it’s surfable.

Now, for the real standout. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. On Monday the 17th, the taps get turned on. The swell jumps to a solid 15ft out of the west-northwest with a period of 11 seconds. The energy reading is a massive 4643, which is strong to very strong. This is a proper swell, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. At that size, it’s strictly for experts. The wind is fresh out of the northwest, so it’s going to be a raw, powerful, and likely challenging session. The afternoon drops to 12ft, but still powerful. This is the big one, but it comes with a warning: this is a serious, heavy wave.

After that, the swell backs down and the wind swings onshore again through the following days, so that Monday is the clear highlight. It’s far out, though, so don’t book the time off just yet. Longer range calls are promising but less certain. The rest of the period is a mix of small, choppy leftovers. All in all, we got one clean morning and one heavy, expert-only day. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
7
1.6
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
6
1
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6
0.7
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0.3
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10
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0.5
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0.6
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0.4
WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
381
212
160
73
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6
24
39
17
8
28
80
55
34
46
19
17
14
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
15
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20
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High Tide
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
4:05PM5.69m
4:37AM5.77m
5:03PM6.19m
Low Tide
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
10:02AM1.35m
10:38PM1.02m
11:03AM0.90m
11:34PM0.54m
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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Information about the Fistral-North Surf forecast

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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