Fistral-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks here at Fistral-North. I’ll be honest with you, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of waiting around. The water temperature is currently 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

The first proper chance to get a wave doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 22nd. It’s not going to be anything to write home about – we’re looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the west with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is pretty weak at 117. The wind is a light easterly, making it cross-offshore and clean. You’ll find some surfable little waves, but it’s very ordinary. After that, the surf drops right off. From Sunday, August 23rd through to the end of the month, we’ve got a long stretch of almost nothing. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the energy readings are below 100. Even when the wind is offshore or clean, there’s just not enough wave to ride. That’s a solid week or so of flatness.

Now, things start to look a bit more interesting towards the end of the month. On Saturday, August 29th, the morning shows a 8ft swell from the west-southwest with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 933 (moderate energy). The wind is a fresh southwesterly, cross-offshore, so it’s clean. It’s a bit of a last-minute option, and the forecast says it’s marginal or questionable for the tide. Sunday, August 30th is where we get the standout. The morning has a solid 10ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 1896. The wind is a moderate west-southwesterly, making it cross-shore with a bit of cross-chop. The forecast notes that while the wind and tide are favorable, this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That’s a real shame, because the conditions are right for it to be pumping, but it’s going to be a washing machine for most. Only the absolute experts should even think about paddling out on that one.

The first week of September doesn’t offer much hope. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is often messy. The morning of September 2nd has a 10ft swell from the west-northwest with a 10-second period and 1535 energy, but it’s a fresh cross-onshore wind, making it lumpy and poor. It’s not looking good for a quality session.

So, to sum it up, the best on offer is that Sunday, August 30th morning session, but it’s really only for the experts due to the size. For everyone else, there’s a small window of opportunity on Saturday, August 22nd for some tiny, clean waves. Besides that, there are long gaps of flat and poor conditions. It’s a tough outlook for Fistral-North.

Rusty.

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