Fistral-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

Right now, the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a proper mixed bag, and for the first few days, there’s nothing doing at all. The first real chance of a surfable wave doesn’t show up until Monday the 21st, and even then it’s marginal at best. So we’re looking at a quiet start with no real recommendations for a good stretch.

For Fistral-North, the first hint of life is on the morning of Monday the 21st. You’ve got a small, fading swell rolling in from the WNW at about 3ft, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have some push but the sets will be spaced out. The wind is light and cross-shore from the SW, keeping it reasonably clean, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. The energy is weak, reading 284, and the score is low. It’s more of a longboard or soft-top kind of day for those who are desperate.

Tuesday the 22nd looks similar in the morning – a bit more size at around 5ft from the WNW, but the period drops to 7 seconds, which is short-period and weak. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. Still marginal, not really worth getting excited about.

Now, the first true standout comes on Wednesday the 23rd. The morning session is looking good. You’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the west, 10-second period, and here’s the kicker – the wind is glassy, dead calm from the east. That’ll put a mirror finish on the face. The energy is low at 273, but for this break with that wind, it’ll be clean and fun for intermediates. The water temp is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual. Expect some company though, because crowds are often a thing here, so get there early.

Thursday the 24th also has a gem in the afternoon. It’s a tiny wave at about 2ft from the WNW, but the period is a whopping 18 seconds – very long-period groundswell. That means the wave quality will be better than the height suggests, with proper shape and push. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ENE, keeping it clean. Energy is moderate at 340, and the conditions are described as good. For a point or reef this would be magic, but at a beach break like this it might be a bit too straight. Still, for a log or a mid-length, it’s worth a paddle.

Friday the 25th brings a bit more size but also a trade-off. The morning has a 5ft swell from the WNW with a 14-second period – solid groundswell. The wind is fresh and cross-offshore from the ESE, so it’ll be clean. However, the combined energy is strong at 900, and the comment says it’s marginal, possibly due to tide. The afternoon sees the wind go full offshore from the ESE at 18 mph, with the swell dropping to about 4ft but still a good 13-second period. It’ll be clean but the wind is strong, making it tricky. This is one for experienced surfers who can handle a strong offshore.

For the weekend, Saturday the 26th is small and weak – not worth a mention.

But hold onto your board for Sunday the 27th. This one is a beast. The morning has a massive 12ft swell from the west, 11-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 2501 – that’s strong to very strong. The wind is gentle and offshore from the SE, so it’ll be clean. However, the comment says it’s too big for this break. At over 8ft, this is expert-only territory, and with that much power, it’s going to be heavy and dangerous. Beginners and intermediates should stay well clear. The afternoon is similar at 10ft with slightly lighter wind. This is a day for the brave, and honestly, with that size and a west swell, it might be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

Finally, Monday the 28th finishes the period on a decent note. The morning is glassy – absolutely calm wind from the west – with a 4ft swell from the WSW, 8-second period. The energy is moderate at 472, and conditions are described as good. It’ll be clean and fun for a wide range of surfers.

So, to sum it up: the standout day is Wednesday the 23rd morning for clean, glassy waves in the chest-high range. The second pick is Thursday afternoon for that long-period small wave magic. Everything else is either too small, too big, or too windy until then.

Rusty.

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