
Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-North surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Jul 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-North over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Fistral-North over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty flat run. The whole 16-day window is dominated by tiny, weak swell and onshore or cross‑shore wind most days. There are a few brief windows where the conditions clean up, but the waves stay small – nothing even close to a proper session. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll need to pick the moments carefully.
Starting off Monday the 6th of July – nothing doing. Light cross‑onshore wind with a pathetic 2.6‑ft west swell at 8 seconds. Combined energy is just 97 (weak). Water temp is 61.0° – about average for this time of year.
Tuesday the 7th is even smaller – 2‑ft west swell, onshore wind, poor.
Then Wednesday morning the 8th of July offers a brief glimmer. The wind goes glassy out of the north at 3 mph, and the swell is still only 2.3‑ft from the west, period 9 seconds, energy 90 (weak). It’s surfable but very ordinary – think knee‑high slop with no punch. Still, if you absolutely need to get wet, that’s your best early window. Crowds are often a problem here, but with waves this small it might be less busy.
After that it’s back to tiny cross‑shore junk through Thursday the 9th and the rest of the week, with swell heights hovering around 2–3 ft but poor wind. No joy.
Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are even worse – Sunday morning a 0.3‑ft long‑period groundswell (16 seconds) from the SW but energy only 17, and the wind is a strong cross‑offshore at 16 mph from the ENE. Clean but way too small.
Another tiny improvement pops up Tuesday the 14th of July in the afternoon. Clear skies, light east cross‑offshore wind at 9 mph, swell 1‑ft from the west but with a nice 11‑second period, energy 61. Again surfable but ordinary. Don’t expect more than a knee‑high ripple.
The rest of that week stays small with clean offshore wind, but the swell drops to 0.7–1 ft – barely a bump.
Then we get a little more hope on Sunday the 19th of July. The morning has a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE at 16 mph, a 2‑ft west swell with a 13‑second period, and energy up to 137 (moderate). The afternoon is similar but with a 12‑second period and energy 121. The wind stays offshore and clean – but the waves are still only waist‑high at best. It’s the best looking combo in the whole forecast: offshore wind, a proper groundswell, and enough energy to break. However, it’s still small and the consistency isn’t there. With crowds likely, this might be the best bet for a patient surfer.
After that Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st fade back into onshore junk with nothing worth chasing.
So bottom line: no proper surf to get excited about
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 5 | W 8 | NNE 5 |
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90 | 69 | 52 | 49 | 90 | 87 | 113 | 123 | 120 | 108 | 108 | 125 | 90 | 47 | 67 | 42 | 26 | 10 | 33 | 9 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:22PM5.70m | 10:48AM5.38m | 11:11PM5.54m | 11:42AM5.27m | 00:10AM5.40m | 12:46PM5.21m | 1:18AM5.33m | 1:57PM5.28m | 2:31AM5.42m | 3:07PM5.51m | 3:40AM5.65m | 4:11PM5.86m | 4:42AM5.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM1.28m | 4:45AM1.27m | 5:02PM1.42m | 5:35AM1.39m | 5:58PM1.55m | 6:35AM1.49m | 7:05PM1.60m | 7:45AM1.50m | 8:19PM1.51m | 8:57AM1.38m | 9:33PM1.26m | 10:06AM1.12m | 10:39PM0.91m | 11:07AM0.80m | |||||||
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | |
— | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 | 9:28 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 8 | N 5 | SW 19 |
90 | 69 | 52 | 49 | 90 | 87 | 113 | 123 | 120 | 108 | 108 | 125 | 90 | 29 | 50 | 49 | 91 | 46 | 5 | 34 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 13 | W 11 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 11 | SW 11 | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 21 | W 8 | W 8 |
7 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 47 | 67 | 42 | 26 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | W 17 | W 18 | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | WNW 11 | W 17 | W 17 | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
— | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | NNE 5 |
— | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 218 | 13 | 0 | 58 | 40 | 4 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 40 | 0 | 523 | 384 | 14 | 237 |
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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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