
Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-North surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-North in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim for a paddle at Fistral North. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions, so don’t get your hopes up until we get well into August.
The first real chance of anything worthwhile kicks off on Monday morning, the 3rd of August. It’s not a standout, but there’s a bit of life in the water with a 3.6ft swell rolling in from the North. The wind is offshore out of the SE at 9 mph, which will keep the surface clean. The swell period is short though, only 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and crumbly. The combined wave energy is sitting at 111 (moderate), so it’s surfable but very ordinary. Honestly, it’s more of a “get wet because you’re desperate” session.
The real standout – and I mean the *only* one worth planning for – is Sunday the 9th of August into Monday the 10th. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell coming in. Sunday afternoon sees the swell build to 6.2ft from the WSW with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a nice, long groundswell. The combined energy jumps massively to 944 (strong to very strong). The wind is cross-onshore though, which will mess up the face a bit, so it’s not perfect. But there’s plenty of power. By Monday morning the 10th, the swell is 6.6ft from the West with a 10-second period, and energy is still high at 884. Wind is onshore from the NNW at 16 mph, so it’ll be lumpy. This is only for experienced surfers – anything over 5ft is getting big for beginners, and 6.6ft is solid. If you’re a competent surfer, this is the best window, but don’t expect silky conditions. The long period (10-11 seconds) means it’ll be better at a point break or reef than a straight beach, so adjust your expectations.
Tuesday the 11th offers a slight drop-off with 4.9ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is light cross-onshore, which could make for a cleaner, more manageable session – still marginal though.
The rest of the run? Mostly small, weak waves with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The water temp on the 27th of July was 65.1°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year – about 3.2° above average, so it’s comfy.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is that Sunday 9th to Monday 10th window, but it’s big and a bit choppy. After that, it fades again. No point getting your gear wet before August.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 5 |
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101 | 81 | 60 | 41 | 78 | 55 | 50 | 33 | 22 | 74 | 31 | 26 | 64 | 31 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:02PM5.30m | 5:24AM5.32m | 5:43PM5.64m | 6:02AM5.60m | 6:20PM5.94m | 6:37AM5.84m | 6:54PM6.18m | 7:11AM6.01m | 7:27PM6.34m | 7:44AM6.11m | 8:00PM6.41m | 8:17AM6.14m | 8:34PM6.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:00AM1.65m | 11:26PM1.46m | 11:42AM1.34m | 00:05AM1.16m | 12:18PM1.05m | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.67m | 1:48AM0.60m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:21AM0.57m | 2:31PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.63m | |||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | — | W 6 | W 4 | W 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
78 | 65 | 44 | 24 | 78 | 55 | 50 | 33 | 22 | 74 | 28 | 19 | — | 31 | 4 | 13 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | N 5 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 14 | — | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 8 | — | W 9 | — | W 9 | WNW 7 | W 8 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 |
101 | 7 | 60 | 41 | — | 4 | — | 19 | 7 | 29 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | 21 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | SW 16 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 9 | W 10 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 10 |
19 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | NW 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 |
— | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 31 | 26 | 64 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 232 | 210 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 218 | 218 | 42 | 270 | 42 | 41 | 58 | 500 | 58 | 417 | 249 | 393 | 210 | 0 |
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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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