Fistral-North Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.10° W

Fistral-North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-North sea temperature is
17.8° C
1.4° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WNW swell with 482 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-North in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 26th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what the sea’s got in store for us at Fistral-North. I won’t lie to you, it’s a tough stretch ahead for most of this forecast, but there’s a little light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.

This is a period that starts out flat and messy. For the first ten days or so, from Wednesday the 22nd of July right through to the start of August, it’s a proper struggle. The wave energy is weak to moderate, mostly sitting well below 100 (73) early on, and even when it tries to pick up, the wind is all wrong. We’ve got a lot of cross-onshore slop, and a lot of those swells are short-period windswell, around 5 to 8 seconds, which just doesn't have the shape or power for a decent paddle.

You’ll see a few brief moments of clean conditions. Thursday the 23rd morning, there’s a small 3 ft swell from the NNW, but it’s glassy with a light ENE breeze. The energy is only 76, so it’s small and ordinary – something for a longboard if you’re desperate. Then Saturday the 25th brings a bit more size (5 ft by the afternoon) from the WNW, with combined energy hitting 150, but that fresh 19 mph WNW cross-onshore wind turns it into lumpy, blown-out junk. Sunday the 26th pushes up to 7 ft and 7 ft swells from the WNW, with energy jumping to 482, but again, fresh onshore winds ruin any chance of a decent wave. That’s too big and messy for beginners anyway.

The only real standout in this whole outlook is a couple of days away, on Sunday the 2nd of August. That morning, we get a clean 6 ft swell out of the WSW, with the wind turning offshore from the SSE at a gentle 9 mph. The guidance tells me this is the best on offer. The period is 7 seconds, so it’s a bit short, but that clean offshore wind is going to be a major positive for Fistral-North, giving you some lined-up, groomed faces. The combined energy is solid at 312, so there’s decent push. This is the one to aim for. The afternoon stays clean with an offshore breeze, 6 ft swell and even more energy at 443, so you could have a good session either side of lunch. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 64°, so you’ll be comfortable in a summer suit. Crowds are often an issue here, so get there early.

After that, Monday the 3rd sees the wind switch back to a messy cross-shore and the quality drops off fast. The rest of the first week of August is a washout with moderate cross-onshore winds and weak, ordinary surf. By Wednesday the 5th of August, we get a small glassy morning with a 3 ft groundswell (10-second period) from the west, energy at 161, but it’s ordinary at best. Don't get too excited.

So, there’s a real gap of poor conditions from late July until that Sunday the 2nd of August. Stay patient. That Sunday is your best bet for a proper surf.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

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NNW
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0.2
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8
0.7
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1.7
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0.9
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0.4
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Energy kJ
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42
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16
145
327
482
419
335
86
132
78
26
74
25
Wind (km/h)
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N
15
N
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High Tide
11:54AM4.98m
00:23AM4.88m
12:56PM4.72m
1:30AM4.63m
2:08PM4.63m
2:43AM4.60m
3:17PM4.73m
3:48AM4.75m
4:15PM4.98m
4:40AM5.02m
5:02PM5.30m
5:24AM5.32m
5:43PM5.64m
Low Tide
6:13PM1.88m
6:45AM2.00m
7:18PM2.13m
7:54AM2.18m
8:34PM2.18m
9:07AM2.15m
9:44PM2.04m
10:10AM1.95m
10:41PM1.78m
11:00AM1.65m
11:26PM1.46m
11:42AM1.34m
00:05AM1.16m
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Feels °C
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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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