Fistral-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look what the next couple of weeks have in store for us here. To be straight with you, it’s a bit of a tricky run ahead. The first batch of days brings hardly anything to get excited about. The good news is, things do start to look up later on, but we’ve got to be patient.

Right now, and through this coming weekend, the surf at Fistral-North is pretty much flat or tiny. We’re talking ankle-snappers at best, with a weak 0.7ft to 1ft swell and energy levels barely registering (15 to 23). The wind is on it or cross-on, so even those little waves are messy. It’s a no-go for a paddle.

Through Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th, the swell tries to pick up a bit, but it’s still small and the wind just won’t play ball. Monday morning sees a 3ft swell but it’s a short-period 5 seconds and cross-on, making it choppy. Tuesday has offshore winds from the SE and ESE, which sounds good, but the swell drops back to 1ft and then a long-period 0.7ft groundswell. The energy is minimal (28 to 31). The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Now, Wednesday 12th is where we get our first real chance. Morning and afternoon both show a clean wave, with light to gentle cross-offshore winds. Swell sits around 3ft to 3ft from the W, with a period of 9-10 seconds. The energy ticks up to a moderate 125 to 139. It’s not huge, but it’s the first surfable option. The break is consistent and a fairly exposed spot, and it suits intermediate surfers. WSW is the optimum direction and this swell is coming from the W, so that’s close enough to work well. Just bear in mind, the crowds are often around here.

After that, Thursday 13th through the end of that week and into the next, we’re back to onshore winds and choppy conditions. Swell size bumps up to 4ft on Thursday, but with a NNW and NW wind blowing on it, it’s a mess. The energy is moderate to strong (274), but the quality is poor.

We then hit a bit of a lull. Friday 14th through to around Tuesday 18th, the waves stay small and the wind keeps messing them up. There’s a day or two with cleaner conditions (like Sunday 16th morning), but the swell is tiny (3ft and dropping) and the energy is low. It’s a gap of several days with nothing worth recommending.

The next standout window comes on Sunday 23rd August. This is the one to circle on your calendar. The morning session has glassy conditions, with a slight air and no wind. Swell is 3ft from the WNW with an 8-second period, and the energy is a solid moderate 140. That’s the cleanest forecast in the whole run, with offshore conditions making for smooth faces. It’s still a consistent break, so expect a few heads out, but the quality should be worth it.

After that, Monday 24th brings a bit more size (3ft, energy 171) but the wind swings back onshore, so it’s not as good.

To sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off. Wednesday 12th gives a small but clean window, and then the real gem is Sunday 23rd morning if you can wait that long. That one’s still a way off, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got the best combo of clean wind and rideable swell.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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