Fistral-South Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.41° N 5.10° W

Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-South sea temperature is
18.4°C
2.2° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, W swell with 921 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fistral-South this week:

The surf forecast for Fistral-South over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-South in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 14th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 14th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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0.9
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6
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10
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9
1.3
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9
1.1
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1.3
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8
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
48
496
654
373
257
161
234
337
819
644
394
228
168
189
125
432
414
384
279
320
206
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
30
SSW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
SW
25
SW
30
WSW
20
W
15
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SSW
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High Tide
5:18AM6.20m
5:36PM6.65m
5:59AM6.54m
6:16PM6.92m
6:36AM6.73m
6:54PM6.99m
7:12AM6.75m
7:29PM6.87m
7:47AM6.62m
8:04PM6.58m
8:20AM6.34m
8:38PM6.17m
8:54AM5.95m
9:13PM5.69m
Low Tide
11:38AM0.44m
00:03AM0.14m
12:17PM0.15m
00:40AM-0.03m
12:54PM0.03m
1:15AM-0.02m
1:28PM0.07m
1:48AM0.15m
2:02PM0.27m
2:19AM0.45m
2:34PM0.59m
2:50AM0.85m
3:07PM1.01m
3:22AM1.30m
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7:45
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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