Fistral-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Fistral-North. I’ll be straight with you—this is a tough stretch. We’ve got a nasty 16-day run where the surf is mostly a write-off, with only a few glimmers of hope late in the game. The first proper chance to paddle out doesn’t come until the 6th of September, so we’re looking at a solid gap of over a week with nothing worthwhile on offer.

For the first few days, from the 26th of August through into early September, it’s a real struggle. You’ve got tiny 1ft to 2ft waves with short 8-second periods and combined swell energy barely hitting 42 to 68 (weak), and the wind is either messy cross or cross-on. Even when the swell bumps up to 5ft to 7ft on the 29th and 30th, the wind is howling at 25 to 28 mph, making it a total mess. The water temp is about 65°F, a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but that won’t save the surf. On the 31st of August, we see a big 10ft swell from the W with a 10-second period (combined energy 1484, moderate to strong), but with strong onshore wind, it’s just a wild, blown-out beast—only for the brave or the foolish.

Into the first week of September, the conditions stay poor. The 2nd of September shows a brief moment of cleaner wind with a 3ft swell (86 energy, weak), but it’s tiny and ordinary. The 3rd and 4th have some 6ft to 6ft swell, but the wind is cross or onshore with lumpy chop. Not worth a session.

Finally, on the 6th of September, we get a real standout. Fistral-North wakes up. Swell is a consistent 6ft from the W with a 10-second groundswell period (combined energy 518, moderate). The wind is offshore from the SE at 12 to 16 mph, keeping the face clean with a moderate offshore breeze. This is your best bet—good conditions, clean lines, and proper surf. The morning and afternoon both look fine. It’s an exposed spot so it’ll handle the swell well. Crowds can be an issue here, so expect company.

The 7th of September morning holds similar quality, with 5ft from the W and clean offshore wind, but the energy drops off in the afternoon. After that, we’re back to garbage: onshore wind, strong winds, and tiny or messed-up waves right through to the 10th.

So, bottom line: there’s a long dry spell until the 6th of September. That Sunday is the real gem. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too messy to bother with.

Rusty.

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