Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-North surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,837 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 (Sep 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-North in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Fistral-North. I’ll be straight with you—this is a tough stretch. We’ve got a nasty 16-day run where the surf is mostly a write-off, with only a few glimmers of hope late in the game. The first proper chance to paddle out doesn’t come until the 6th of September, so we’re looking at a solid gap of over a week with nothing worthwhile on offer.
For the first few days, from the 26th of August through into early September, it’s a real struggle. You’ve got tiny 1ft to 2ft waves with short 8-second periods and combined swell energy barely hitting 42 to 68 (weak), and the wind is either messy cross or cross-on. Even when the swell bumps up to 5ft to 7ft on the 29th and 30th, the wind is howling at 25 to 28 mph, making it a total mess. The water temp is about 65°F, a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but that won’t save the surf. On the 31st of August, we see a big 10ft swell from the W with a 10-second period (combined energy 1484, moderate to strong), but with strong onshore wind, it’s just a wild, blown-out beast—only for the brave or the foolish.
Into the first week of September, the conditions stay poor. The 2nd of September shows a brief moment of cleaner wind with a 3ft swell (86 energy, weak), but it’s tiny and ordinary. The 3rd and 4th have some 6ft to 6ft swell, but the wind is cross or onshore with lumpy chop. Not worth a session.
Finally, on the 6th of September, we get a real standout. Fistral-North wakes up. Swell is a consistent 6ft from the W with a 10-second groundswell period (combined energy 518, moderate). The wind is offshore from the SE at 12 to 16 mph, keeping the face clean with a moderate offshore breeze. This is your best bet—good conditions, clean lines, and proper surf. The morning and afternoon both look fine. It’s an exposed spot so it’ll handle the swell well. Crowds can be an issue here, so expect company.
The 7th of September morning holds similar quality, with 5ft from the W and clean offshore wind, but the energy drops off in the afternoon. After that, we’re back to garbage: onshore wind, strong winds, and tiny or messed-up waves right through to the 10th.
So, bottom line: there’s a long dry spell until the 6th of September. That Sunday is the real gem. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too messy to bother with.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
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31 | 18 | 18 | 37 | 63 | 340 | 262 | 198 | 273 | 794 | 1316 | 484 | 463 | 1032 | 1484 | 923 | 542 | 435 | 264 | 130 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:21PM5.72m | 5:40AM5.72m | 5:55PM6.12m | 6:12AM6.07m | 6:27PM6.44m | 6:44AM6.33m | 7:00PM6.66m | 7:17AM6.50m | 7:32PM6.75m | 7:50AM6.54m | 8:07PM6.69m | 8:25AM6.45m | 8:43PM6.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:43PM1.03m | 11:54AM0.90m | 00:16AM0.67m | 12:27PM0.58m | 00:48AM0.40m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:19AM0.25m | 1:30PM0.26m | 1:50AM0.22m | 2:03PM0.29m | 2:23AM0.32m | 2:37PM0.44m | 2:58AM0.56m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | — | SW 11 | W 7 | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
31 | 18 | 18 | 37 | 26 | — | 5 | 198 | — | — | 1316 | 484 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 435 | 264 | 130 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | — | SW 12 | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | SW 17 | NNW 4 |
5 | 4 | 10 | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 |
6 | 6 | 11 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | ESE 2 | SSW 3 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | — | SW 7 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 63 | 340 | 262 | — | 273 | 794 | — | — | 463 | 1032 | 1484 | 923 | 542 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 393 | 293 | 293 | 35 | 27 | 243 | 214 | 24 | 239 | 218 | 133 | 1 | 241 | 47 | 240 | 218 | 512 | 142 | 214 | 1 |
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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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