
Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-North surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Fistral-North. I’ll be straight with you—this is a rough start. We’ve got a long, painful gap of almost no surf worth mentioning running from now right through until the middle of the second week. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Thursday the 14th of August, and even then, it’s messy. Hang tight.
We start off with a few tiny, weak 1-foot waves from the west, mostly with onshore or cross-onshore breezes. The water’s sitting at 65°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but the energy is pathetic—just 19 to 37 units. Nothing to get excited about.
Tuesday the 12th of August morning brings a shift: offshore wind from the ESE at 25 mph, with the swell finally bumping up to 3 feet and a period of 10 seconds. The energy is 125, so there’s a bit of life, but that wind is so strong it’s going to be a battle to paddle into anything. It’s clean but hard work.
The next few days are a write-off—more cross-onshore chop and small, weak swell. The combined energy stays under 200, and the wind just won’t play ball.
Now, the standout, and I mean the one true window in this whole outlook, is the morning of Thursday the 20th of August. Get this in your diary. The swell comes up to a solid 6 feet from the west, with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is a meaty 383. But the real magic is the wind—glassy, dead calm from the ESE at just 3 mph. That’s as clean as it gets for Fistral-North. This is your best shot, and it’s for intermediate surfers who can handle a bit of size. The morning of Friday the 21st of August is also promising, with 4 feet of swell and a gentle offshore breeze from the SE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. Energy around 287 to 301.
After that, the final days of the window drop off again with fresh offshore winds and smaller, weaker waves. So, honestly, you’re waiting a long time, but that Thursday morning is the one that could deliver.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
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15 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 87 | 125 | 108 | 129 | 85 | 237 | 223 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:49AM5.10m | 1:31PM5.06m | 2:14AM5.08m | 2:54PM5.26m | 3:33AM5.35m | 4:05PM5.69m | 4:37AM5.77m | 5:03PM6.19m | 5:30AM6.18m | 5:52PM6.64m | 6:17AM6.50m | 6:37PM6.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM1.72m | 7:16AM1.78m | 8:03PM1.75m | 8:46AM1.70m | 9:29PM1.47m | 10:02AM1.35m | 10:38PM1.02m | 11:03AM0.90m | 11:34PM0.54m | 11:53AM0.48m | 00:21AM0.17m | 12:37PM0.18m | 1:04AM-0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 |
4 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 87 | 125 | 108 | 129 | 70 | 237 | 223 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 4 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | SW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 7 | N 4 | W 9 | SW 6 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — |
15 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 85 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 5 | WSW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 12 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 4 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | N 2 | N 4 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 392 | 233 | 202 | 41 | 41 | 404 | 233 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 401 | 232 | 100 | 244 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 250 | 96 |
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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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