Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-North surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,790 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Alright, looking at the next couple of weeks for Fistral-North, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a pretty grim stretch. There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The whole forecast period is a write-off, with every single session marked as "poor surf conditions." It’s a tough one, and I’d say you’re better off leaving the board in the shed for a while.
Things start off on Friday the 28th of August with a weak 3ft swell from the west, a short period of 5 seconds, and a combined energy of just 70. The wind’s a cross-shore from the WSW at 16 mph, which is a moderate breeze, but the water's a touch warmer than normal at 65°F (anomaly of 3°F). The conditions are just not there—cross-chop and poor quality. The afternoon gets worse with a fresh breeze and bigger chop.
Saturday the 29th has a bit more size, with a 5ft swell from the SW in the morning, period of 7 seconds, and combined energy of 182. The wind is cross-off from the SSW at 25 mph, and it’s actually clean, but the swell’s still weak and the score’s a zero. The afternoon sees a messy 8ft from the WSW with a strong cross-onshore—only for the die-hards, and even then, it’s not good.
Sunday the 30th has a 5ft swell from the west in the morning with a period of 9 seconds and energy of 348. The wind is cross-off from the SSW at 16 mph, making it clean, but again, the surf quality is poor. The afternoon brings a 7ft from the WSW with a cross-shore and lumpy conditions.
The rest of the week into early September is a mix of small to moderate swells, but they’re all plagued by poor winds—cross-onshore, onshore, and lumpy conditions. The combined energy values are all over the shop, from weak (84) to moderate (1085 on Monday the 31st of August morning), but none of it translates to rideable waves. On Monday the 31st of August, the morning has a 8ft swell from the west with a period of 9 seconds and energy of 1085, but the wind is onshore from the WNW at 19 mph, so it’s blown out.
The second week is no better. From the 1st of September through to the 12th of September, the swells dwindle, with periods as low as 5 seconds and weak energy. The wind is often cross-on or onshore, and the only highlight is a few clean moments on the 2nd and 6th of September mornings, but the swell’s too small—3ft and 2ft—to bother with. The 12th of September has a 1ft swell from the west with a period of 11 seconds, but it’s onshore wind and tiny.
In short, there’s nothing to chase here. Fistral-North is usually a consistent spot, but this run is a real blank. Don’t hold your breath—sometimes it’s like this, and you just wait for the next change. If you’re desperate, the setups with cross-off winds and clean conditions might be more interesting for kiting than paddling, but only on the bigger days like Saturday morning. Otherwise, stay dry.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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49 | 81 | 88 | 173 | 1039 | 758 | 348 | 509 | 1790 | 1085 | 828 | 464 | 225 | 146 | 103 | 74 | 268 | 432 | 337 | 381 | 355 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:27PM6.44m | 6:44AM6.33m | 7:00PM6.66m | 7:17AM6.50m | 7:32PM6.75m | 7:50AM6.54m | 8:07PM6.69m | 8:25AM6.45m | 8:43PM6.48m | 9:03AM6.22m | 9:24PM6.14m | 9:46AM5.87m | 10:12PM5.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:27PM0.58m | 00:48AM0.40m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:19AM0.25m | 1:30PM0.26m | 1:50AM0.22m | 2:03PM0.29m | 2:23AM0.32m | 2:37PM0.44m | 2:58AM0.56m | 3:15PM0.71m | 3:38AM0.92m | 4:00PM1.10m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 |
16 | 14 | 6 | 5 | — | 758 | 348 | — | — | — | 828 | 464 | 225 | 146 | 103 | 74 | — | 8 | 21 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | W 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | — | SSW 3 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
49 | 81 | 88 | 173 | 1039 | — | 4 | 509 | 1790 | 1085 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 268 | 432 | 337 | 381 | 355 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 281 | 218 | 535 | 314 | 139 | 47 | 24 | 490 | 138 | 146 | 214 | 35 | 232 | 218 | 14 | 401 | 218 | 240 | 1 | 218 | 232 |
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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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