Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks are looking a bit of a mixed bag for our stretch of coast, with plenty of waves on the way but a whole lot of conditions to sift through. The main story is that there’s always going to be something to look at, but the real windows of quality are going to be few and far between. We’ve got a lot of onshore and cross-shore winds to deal with, so you’ll need to be picky.

The first real chance to get wet is early doors on Friday morning, September 11th. We’ve got a clean 5ft W swell hitting Fistral-South, with light onshore winds. It’s not perfect, and the period is a touch short at 9 seconds, but it’s the best we’ll see for a few days. The energy is moderate (373), and the morning glass is a plus. The afternoon drops off a bit, so get out there early if you can.

The weekend isn't great. Saturday is a write-off with cross-shore winds and a messy 4ft to 6ft swell. Sunday morning has a bit more size at 6ft W, and the wind swings offshore, but the period jumps to 10 seconds. The energy is strong (651), and it will be tempting, but the forecast flags it as poor. It’s likely to be a bit lumpy and disorganised. We’ll have to call it a frustrating weekend.

The early part of next week stays subdued. Monday and Tuesday are small, with clean windows but not enough push. The standout from this period is Tuesday morning, September 15th. A clean 5ft W swell with a 10-second period and light cross-off winds should make for some fun, workable waves. Energy is a solid 432. It won’t be epic, but it might be your best bet for a proper surf.

The swell pulses again on Thursday, September 17th, but the winds are against us. Wednesday sees a drop to 4ft with fresh onshores. Things bottom out on Thursday at 3ft, and it’s not worth the paddle.

We then go quiet for a few days. The waves stay small until the big one shows up on Sunday, September 20th. This is the one to watch from a distance. A powerful 10ft WNW swell with strong energy (1101) and a short 8-second period. The problem is the cross-onshore winds and the sheer size. At over 8ft, this is expert-only territory, and the short period (less than 8s) will make it messy and difficult to handle. It's a raw, powerful ocean, and honestly, it might be more interesting for the kitesurfers than us on a paddleboard. This is not a beginner's day.

After that, we are back to average waves for Monday, September 21st, with 5ft on offer. The energy is moderate, but the winds are mostly cross-on.

The long-range window shows a return of some size and longer periods. Tuesday, September 22nd, is the last day worth circling. A solid 7ft W swell with an 11-second period rolls through, bringing moderate energy (1005). The morning winds are cross-shore, which won't be perfect, but it will be the best of a rough bunch. The following days drop back to 5ft, and then a very long-period groundswell arrives on Thursday, September 24th. We see a 15-second period, but it’s accompanied by cross-on winds and energy that doesn’t quite stack up. With that long period, watch out for it breaking a bit straight at the beach, though hopefully, it will offer some better shape.

All in all, keep your expectations in check for the next two weeks. We have a few windows of opportunity, but you’ll have to be on your game. The consistent nature of the spot means it never stays flat for long, so even if it looks poor, the forecast can change for the better quickly.

Rusty out.

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