Fistral-South Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.41° N 5.10° W

Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-South sea temperature is
17.9° C
1.7° 

Fistral-South surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fistral-South surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, N swell with 92 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fistral-South this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-South in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead for Fistral-South. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle session. We’ve got a long, dry spell on the horizon, but let’s walk through it day by day so you know what you’re dealing with.

Starting off this Sunday the 19th, the morning is actually the cleanest we’ll see for a while with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is a pathetic 3 ft from the NNW with a short, weak 6-second period. The energy is a measly 48, so you’re looking at tiny, gutless lines. By the afternoon, it’s gone completely. We’re looking at a solid week of nothing here. From Sunday afternoon all the way through to Saturday the 26th, the surf is basically flat or blown out with onshore winds. Monday the 20th through Friday the 24th offers nothing worth your time – 0.3 ft to 1 ft of slop with cross-shore winds. There’s a brief pulse on the 22nd and 23rd with a 3 ft of swell, but it’s a short-period windswell from the North with a nasty cross-shore breeze, making it a choppy, messy affair. Not worth a second look.

The first real sign of life comes on Sunday the 26th, but it’s a bit of a tease. The swell builds to 4 ft from the W, but the period is still a crappy 6 seconds, and we’ve got a fresh cross-onshore wind. The energy is moderate (120), but it’s going to be a lumpy, blown-out mess. Then we get a bit of a window. Monday the 27th morning sees onshore wind with 2 ft, but the afternoon picks up to 4 ft from the W at 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to 231. The wind is straight onshore, so it’s not clean, but at least there’s some push.

Tuesday the 28th is the best on offer in this whole gloomy forecast. The morning shows 5 ft from the WNW with a 9-second period. The energy is strong at 287. The wind is a light offshore from the NNW, which will keep the face clean. This is a proper groundswell window, and the longer period will mean some decent shape and longer lulls between sets. It’s a moderate wave, not too big, so it’s still okay for a confident intermediate. The afternoon drops off a bit to 3 ft, but still clean. This is the one day to circle – Tuesday the 28th morning. It won’t be perfect, but it’s the best we’re going to get.

After that, it fades again. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are back down to 2 ft with cross-onshore winds. There’s a glimmer on Friday the 31st, with a strong offshore wind from the ESE at 22 mph, and a 3 ft to 4 ft swell from the WNW. The energy is moderate (136), but the wind is howling. The morning is “fresh offshore and clean,” but the afternoon is “strong offshore and clean but hard to paddle into.” That wind is so strong it’ll be tough to hold your line, and the short 6-second period means the waves will be quick and dumpy. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a battle.

The first week of August sees a return of onshore and cross-shore winds with moderate swell up to 5 ft, but the wind is ruining it. The energy is solid (225 on the 2nd), but it’s a lumpy, wind-blown mess. Honestly, for the most part, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, especially on the windier days.

So, to sum it up: we’ve got a week of almost nothing, then a small window around Tuesday the 28th for a clean, fun-sized wave. Don’t get your hopes up for the rest. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed night, light winds from the N by Fri morning).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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6
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19
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5
0.2
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11
0.3
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11
0.9
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6
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10
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Energy kJ
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50
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62
36
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16
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
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15
N
10
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20
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20
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10
NNE
15
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25
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High Tide
9:31AM6.06m
9:52PM6.19m
10:15AM5.70m
10:37PM5.73m
11:02AM5.33m
11:26PM5.27m
11:54AM4.98m
00:23AM4.88m
12:56PM4.72m
1:30AM4.63m
2:08PM4.63m
2:43AM4.60m
3:17PM4.73m
3:48AM4.75m
Low Tide
3:48PM0.75m
4:17AM0.88m
4:32PM1.13m
5:01AM1.29m
5:19PM1.53m
5:49AM1.68m
6:13PM1.88m
6:45AM2.00m
7:18PM2.13m
7:54AM2.18m
8:34PM2.18m
9:07AM2.15m
9:44PM2.04m
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Information about the Fistral-South Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fistral-South provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fistral-South can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fistral-South 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-South) 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-South 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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