
Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-North surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, lookin’ at the Fistral-North stretch for the next couple weeks.
First off, the water temp is sittin’ at 65°F right now, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year – you’ll feel it.
We’ve got a big ol’ gap of flatness and junk to start. From Wednesday 5th August right through to Monday 11th August, it’s pretty much a write-off. Tiny waves, poor conditions, cross-on and onshore winds messin’ everything up. A few glimpses of glass on Saturday afternoon 8th August, but the swell’s only 1ft – not enough to get excited about. That’s a solid six-day blank run for any real surf.
Things start to whisper on Wednesday morning 12th August. We get a little pulse of 3ft swell from the west at 10 seconds, light cross-shore wind, and combined energy of 123 (moderate). It’s still not great, but it’s the first sign of life. That continues through Thursday and Friday, with heights bumpin’ up to 3ft, but the wind’s still a bit messy – onshore or cross-onshore, keepin’ the surface lumpy. Not a standout.
Then on Monday 17th August, the ocean wakes up. Swell jumps to 5ft from the west with a 9-second period and energy readings of 414 – that’s strong. Problem is, the wind is cross-on with a fresh breeze out of the southwest by afternoon, so it’s gonna be choppy and lumpy. Not clean. This one’s for the experienced lads only if they’re feelin’ testy – too big for beginners.
Tuesday 18th August carries on the same theme. Swell still around 5ft in the morning, dropping a touch in the arvo to 4ft, but winds pick up to 25 mph onshore – that’s a full-on mess. Kite surfers might be havin’ a ball, but for paddle surfing, it’s a struggle.
Now, the real standout of the whole forecast is Thursday 20th August. Finally, we get clean conditions. Winds swing to cross-off from the SSW at 16 mph in the morning, and it’s clean as. Swell is a solid 7ft from the west with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is pumpin’ at 568 – that’s strong. Wave heights over 8ft are for experts only, so this is properly chunky. Bring your bigger board and your nerves. The cross-off wind is a rare gift – you’ll get clean faces and some proper power. This is the best session on offer across the whole period, but be warned – it’s a solid, expert-level wave. The afternoon stays clean but the wind stiffens to 25 mph, still cross-off, so it’ll be clean but howlin’.
Overall, if you can wait, the standout is Thursday 20th. Everything before that is either flat, tiny, or wrecked by wind. The window 12th to 14th has a small window of ridable waves if you’re desperate and want a longboard cruise, but the real juice is that Thursday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
206 | 155 | 73 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 35 | 13 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:37PM5.70m | 11:05AM5.42m | 11:35PM5.36m | 12:10PM5.16m | 00:49AM5.10m | 1:31PM5.06m | 2:14AM5.08m | 2:54PM5.26m | 3:33AM5.35m | 4:05PM5.69m | 4:37AM5.77m | 5:03PM6.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:26PM1.18m | 4:56AM1.30m | 5:21PM1.47m | 5:56AM1.60m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 |
7 | 9 | 73 | 30 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 35 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | W 10 | N 5 | N 5 | W 5 | SW 12 | WNW 5 | WSW 7 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | N 3 | W 9 | WNW 7 |
— | 7 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | N 5 | — | SW 11 | W 5 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 12 | SW 11 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 | N 3 | SW 6 |
— | — | 6 | 17 | 17 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | — | — |
206 | 155 | 11 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 232 | 231 | 58 | 417 | 376 | 401 | 402 | 386 | 55 | 55 | 41 | 41 | 58 | 58 | 293 | 42 | 41 | 212 | 233 | 14 |
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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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