
Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-North surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-North in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for Fistral-North over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing doing. The first real surf recommendation doesn't kick in until way down the line, so we’ve got a big gap of quiet days ahead.
Right now, starting Wednesday the 29th of July, it’s all small, weak, and onshore. We’re talking tiny waves with poor conditions straight through the end of July and into the first week of August. The swell is almost non-existent, with combined energy readings barely scraping into the low double digits – mostly in the 30s and 40s (weak), and the wind is a mess. There’s a brief moment on Sunday the 2nd of August morning where the wind flips east at 3 mph, giving a clean cross-off, but the swell is only 2 ft from the west. It’s a paddlers’ day, not a surfer’s.
Then we get another gap. The waves are just too small and the wind is too strong or wrong. It’s not until Saturday the 8th of August that things start to murmur. That morning, we see a 3 ft swell from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds, and light cross-shore wind. The combined energy nudges up to 84 (moderate). It’s still not a stand-out, but it’s the first sign of life. By that afternoon, the energy pushes to 109 (moderate), with 3 ft of swell, but the wind picks up to 12 mph cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy.
The best option across the whole 16-day window, and it’s a long-range call so take it with a pinch of salt, is that same Saturday the 8th of August. Fistral-North is a consistent, fairly exposed spot, and the swell direction from the WSW matches the guidance optimum. It’s intermediate-level, but with the wind being cross-shore and not offshore, it won’t be glassy perfection. The water temperature is 65°F, which is a touch warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. It’s not a day to write home about, but it’s the only window where you might actually get a wave worth paddling for. The combined energy (109) is moderate, so there’s some push behind it.
After that, the swell fades out again. The 9th of August brings a bit more size but with a fresh onshore wind, making it choppy and messy. By the 10th, it’s back to small, wind-affected slop. The second week is a write-off – tiny swells, strong onshore winds, and combined energy readings dropping to single digits and low teens. The 13th of August morning has a 1 ft swell from the WSW with 19 mph winds – that’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.
So, to sum it up: we’ve got a blank run for the first week. The only flicker of hope is Saturday the 8th of August. It’s not epic, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | W 5 | W 5 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | N 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
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50 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 20 | 41 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 18 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 31 | 57 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:20PM5.94m | 6:37AM5.84m | 6:54PM6.18m | 7:11AM6.01m | 7:27PM6.34m | 7:44AM6.11m | 8:00PM6.41m | 8:17AM6.14m | 8:34PM6.37m | 8:53AM6.08m | 9:10PM6.24m | 9:31AM5.93m | 9:50PM6.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:18PM1.05m | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.67m | 1:48AM0.60m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:21AM0.57m | 2:31PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.63m | 3:05PM0.74m | 3:29AM0.78m | 3:43PM0.93m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 5 | W 5 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNW 5 | SW 8 | N 5 | N 4 |
50 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 20 | 41 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 18 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 30 | 15 | 18 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 8 | — | W 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | — | — | WNW 4 | W 11 | WSW 8 | W 10 | N 5 | N 5 | SW 8 | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
— | 19 | — | 21 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 31 | 2 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | W 12 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 15 | W 9 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | W 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 2 | N 3 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — |
— | 1 | 15 | — | 28 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 57 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 543 | 218 | 218 | 232 | 42 | 40 | 571 | 271 | 42 | 780 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 110 | 230 |
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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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