Fistral-North Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.10° W

Fistral-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 23 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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,437 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW 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 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look for our patch of coast.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start. We’re looking at a real quiet spell that’s going to test your patience. For the first week or so, from Sunday the 23rd right through to the end of the month, it’s pretty grim. We’ve got a run of days where the swell is tiny and the wind is just messing things up. You’ll see a few knee-high wobbles, but honestly, it’s not worth getting the board wet.

Now, we do have a glimmer of hope. It’s a long way off, but let's talk about Thursday the 3rd of September. Things start to change. Fistral-North is the spot to keep your eye on. We’re expecting a clean 5ft swell from the west, with a light breeze keeping the surface glassy. The combined energy is ticking up to 279 (moderate), and it’s looking like the first real chance to get a proper session in after the drought. It’s a long way out, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it’s the first sign of life.

Friday the 4th of September morning is another one that’s got my attention. More of that west swell, still a clean 5ft, and the energy is pushing up to 423 (strong). With the light winds, it’s got the makings of a really fun day. This is the standout of the whole run – a proper reward for waiting.

But don’t get too excited for the weekend after that. By Saturday the 5th, the wind swings around and gets messy again, and that big jump in swell on Sunday the 6th hits 8ft with a 9-second period and onshore wind. That’s expert-only territory, if it’s even rideable. The energy is a massive 1027 (very strong), but the conditions will be a battle.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. You’ll be sitting on the beach. The real window is the morning of Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September. Those are the two sessions you want to block out in your calendar. The long-range look after that is uncertain, but for now, that’s our best bet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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114
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212
1215
553
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431
Wind (km/h)
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E
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35
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20
E
25
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30
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NW
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WNW
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High Tide
2:52PM4.47m
3:30AM4.52m
3:57PM4.83m
4:24AM4.90m
4:44PM5.27m
5:04AM5.32m
5:21PM5.72m
5:40AM5.72m
5:55PM6.12m
6:12AM6.07m
6:27PM6.44m
6:44AM6.33m
7:00PM6.66m
Low Tide
8:37AM2.43m
9:24PM2.25m
9:51AM2.12m
10:24PM1.87m
10:41AM1.71m
11:07PM1.44m
11:20AM1.28m
11:43PM1.03m
11:54AM0.90m
00:16AM0.67m
12:27PM0.58m
00:48AM0.40m
12:59PM0.37m
1:19AM0.25m
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Temp °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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