Fistral-North Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.10° W

Fistral-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-North sea temperature is
18.7° C
1.7° 

Fistral-North surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fistral-North surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 579 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-North over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, lookin' at the next stretch for our stretch of sand. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough patch for a while. The models are showing a whole lotta onshore junk and bumpy seas for the next week and a half, with barely a wave worth paddling for. We're lookin' at a serious spell of poor surf, which is a bummer. Hang tight, because there’s a glimmer of light at the very end of the tunnel, but you're gonna have to be patient.

The first real tease comes around Saturday the 22nd. It’s tiny, we're talking 1.5ft of mostly west swell. It's clean enough with a light offshore breeze, and the wave energy is weak at 85. It’s surfable, but it's a longboard and grovel board kind of morning, not much push to it. Don't get too excited, though – it's a one-off before it goes flat again.

The next week is a write-off for the most part. We get some pulses of swell, but the wind is just rubbish. It’s all onshore or cross-onshore and choppy, with that energy getting all messed up. There’s a bigger pulse Thursday the 28th with a 6.5ft swell, but it's coming with a strong cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 579, but it's going to be racing, bumpy and hard to manage. Not a day for the faint of heart.

Then that weekend, the 29th and 30th, the ocean gets grumpy. Swell builds to a solid 7.5ft on Saturday with a strong onshore breeze, it's gonna be a mess. Then Sunday, it swings to a strong cross-shore with 5.5ft of lumpy west swell, just ugly. The only saving grace is those winds are keeping the waves from closing out completely, but it’ll be a battle. If you have a kite, Sunday the 30th with that 28 mph cross-shore wind might be more your thing than paddling.

Now, for the real standout, and this is for the experts only. On Monday, September 1st, the ocean finally wakes up. The swell is predicted to be a serious 9.8ft from the WNW with a long 11-second period. The energy is massive, reading 2066. This is a big, powerful groundswell. For Fistral North, with this size and a cross-shore wind, it’s going to be heavy and challenging. This is not a day for beginners at all – this is proper big-wave territory for experienced surfers only. The water temp is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, a notable 65.7°F.

The dates are set: you suffer through the junk for over a week, then there's a chance to score if you've got the skills and the courage. That September 1st window is the one. It's a long way out, so treat it as promising but not locked in. Keep an eye on the charts.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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579
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High Tide
9:15PM6.25m
9:33AM5.88m
9:53PM5.75m
10:13AM5.43m
10:34PM5.22m
10:57AM4.97m
11:25PM4.73m
11:55AM4.57m
00:36AM4.36m
1:20PM4.36m
2:10AM4.29m
2:52PM4.47m
3:30AM4.52m
Low Tide
3:33AM0.81m
3:48PM1.02m
4:08AM1.28m
4:27PM1.49m
4:48AM1.75m
5:13PM1.94m
5:40AM2.17m
6:19PM2.31m
6:58AM2.45m
7:54PM2.45m
8:37AM2.43m
9:24PM2.25m
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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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