Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-North surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, WSW swell with 778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s going on at Fistral-North for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first few days are a letdown. We’ve got tiny 2ft to 2ft swell from the West with a short period of 8 to 10 seconds, and the energy is weak (63). The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s clean enough on Tuesday morning with a light easterly cross-off, but the surf is so small and ordinary it’s barely worth paddling out for. Tuesday afternoon sees a bit of offshore wind, but it’s still just ankle-biters. Wednesday and Thursday are much the same – poor conditions and tiny swell. There’s a real gap here, with nothing worth mentioning until things change.
Towards the end of the first week, the swell starts to pick up, but the wind turns ugly. Friday the 28th brings a 5ft west swell, but it’s messy with cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, so the wave quality is poor. Saturday the 29th sees a bigger 8ft to 8ft swell from the WSW, but it’s accompanied by a fresh cross-onshore wind (18-22 mph) and the combined energy is strong (744-867). The sets will be lumpy and blown out – this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.
The start of the second week is still rough. Sunday the 30th has a 5ft west swell with a cross-off wind, but the energy is moderate (348) and the conditions are still poor. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September stay messy, with strong winds and lumpy surf. By Wednesday the 2nd, the swell is over 7ft, but with a strong cross-onshore breeze, it’s just not pleasant.
Now, here’s the standout – and it’s a bit of a promise at long range. On Sunday the 6th of September, we’re looking at a solid 10ft west swell with a period of 10 to 11 seconds, and the combined energy is very strong (1768-2195). The wind and tide are said to be favorable, but here’s the catch: the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a beast. For those brave enough, the swell direction from the west matches the optimum for Fistral-North, and on the Sunday afternoon, we get a clean cross-off wind from the SSW. The sets will be powerful and long, but it’s a heavy one.
Monday the 7th drops back to a 7ft west swell with a long 12-second period, but the cross-on wind (22 mph) chops it up. Tuesday the 8th has an 8ft west swell with a very long 12-second period, but the cross-shore wind and lumpy cross-chop make it marginal.
Overall, the best on offer is that Sunday the 6th, but it’s for experts only. If you’re not ready for that, the rest of the period is a write-off with poor conditions and messy winds. It’s a tough run, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 |
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70 | 59 | 50 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 65 | 109 | 113 | 64 | 135 | 325 | 619 | 778 | 469 | 230 | 115 | 113 | 116 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:44PM5.27m | 5:04AM5.32m | 5:21PM5.72m | 5:40AM5.72m | 5:55PM6.12m | 6:12AM6.07m | 6:27PM6.44m | 6:44AM6.33m | 7:00PM6.66m | 7:17AM6.50m | 7:32PM6.75m | 7:50AM6.54m | 8:07PM6.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:07PM1.44m | 11:20AM1.28m | 11:43PM1.03m | 11:54AM0.90m | 00:16AM0.67m | 12:27PM0.58m | 00:48AM0.40m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:19AM0.25m | 1:30PM0.26m | 1:50AM0.22m | 2:03PM0.29m | 2:23AM0.32m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:21 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 7 | W 6 | — | — | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 |
70 | 59 | 50 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 65 | 109 | 26 | 64 | 135 | — | — | 778 | 469 | 230 | 115 | 113 | 116 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 18 |
18 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 27 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 50 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 7 | 6 | — | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SW 3 | — | SW 8 | WNW 5 | SSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | SE 2 | NNE 4 | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 113 | 31 | 17 | 325 | 619 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 4 | 399 | 207 | 262 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 243 | 1 | 314 | 218 | 47 | 24 | 207 | 232 | 232 | 218 | 1 |
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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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