Fistral-North Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.10° W

Fistral-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-North sea temperature is
18.0° C
2.1° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, N swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNE 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-North in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Alright, this is a tough one to write. I’m looking at the next sixteen days and, honestly, for Fistral-North, the surf is pretty much a no-go for a long, long stretch. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands.

Starting from now, you’re looking at a blank run of nearly two weeks. There’s simply nothing worth paddling out for. From this Sunday afternoon (12th July) right through to late July, it’s flat or tiny, and the wind is just a mess. You get days with light breezes and small waves, but the energy is pathetic, and the quality is summed up as “poor surf conditions” for nearly every single session. Monday morning (13th) sees a tiny 2ft swell, but it’s short-period junk at 6 seconds with cross-off wind. Not worth getting wet for. Tuesday (14th) has a super long-period 18-second swell, but it’s only 0.7ft, so it’s just a gentle bump with no push.

The only glimmer of something decent happens well into the second week, on Thursday the 23rd of July. The afternoon finally shows a clean window: 4ft of swell from the W, with an 8-second period and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE. The combined energy is moderate at 173, and the wind is clean. It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the first time the models show surfable waves with decent conditions out of this entire run. It’s still very ordinary, but for this stretch, it’s the best you’re gonna get.

Then, hold onto your board, because things get wild on Monday the 27th of July. The morning shows a massive 10ft swell from the W, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a colossal 1446—that’s very strong wave energy. But here’s the catch: the models are saying this is too big for Fistral-North. The wind is light and onshore, which is a shame because the swell has proper grunt. For beginners, that’s a hard pass—over 8ft is expert territory only. For the crew riding big boards, it might be a spectacle, but for a normal paddle session, it’s not the one. The afternoon drops to 8ft but the wind switches onshore, so it’s still messy.

Water temperature is sitting at 64°F, which is 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s noticeably warm for a July in Cornwall. You won’t need a thick suit.

So, to wrap it up: the first two weeks are a write-off. Don’t waste the energy. The only half-decent window is the afternoon of Thursday 23rd July for some small, clean waves. The big swell on the 27th is for watching, not paddling. It’s a grim outlook, but the forecast can always shift in the next week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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SW
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12
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WSW
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Energy kJ
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28
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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High Tide
4:11PM5.86m
4:42AM5.96m
5:09PM6.25m
5:38AM6.26m
6:02PM6.60m
6:29AM6.48m
6:51PM6.84m
7:17AM6.57m
7:38PM6.92m
8:03AM6.52m
8:23PM6.83m
8:47AM6.34m
9:08PM6.57m
9:31AM6.06m
Low Tide
10:39PM0.91m
11:07AM0.80m
11:38PM0.54m
12:01PM0.49m
00:31AM0.24m
12:51PM0.27m
1:20AM0.07m
1:37PM0.18m
2:07AM0.06m
2:22PM0.24m
2:51AM0.21m
3:05PM0.43m
3:34AM0.50m
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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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