Fistral-South Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.41° N 5.10° W

Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-South sea temperature is
18.3°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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, W swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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-South in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for Fistral South.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions from Tuesday the 1st right through to late Friday the 4th. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross or onshore, and the swell is messy. It’s not until the early hours of Saturday the 5th that we finally see a glimmer of hope.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Saturday morning, the 5th of September. It’s a small morning, with waves around 4ft out of the west at a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 194. What makes this one stand out is that glassy wind from the east at just 3 mph. The water will be clean, and it’s the only time in the first week where the wind is truly your friend. The water temp is about average for the time of year. It’s not gonna be epic, but for a Saturday morning session, it’s a quiet start.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off size-wise, with tiny 2ft to 2ft waves, even if the wind is offshore. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Monday the 7th starts to get interesting. We’ve got a 4ft west swell rolling in by the morning, with a long 12-second period, and the energy is building (476). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy, but that’s a solid groundswell building. By Monday afternoon, the swell is up to 6ft with a 669 energy reading. This is when the bigger sets start to show. The wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but for a Monday, you could get some fun ones.

The real standout of the whole forecast, though, is shaping up for Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th. On Tuesday afternoon, the swell hits 8ft out of the west at 9 seconds, with a combined energy of 1083. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is cross-shore from the WSW at 12 mph, so it’s a bit lumpy. But that size is pulling in a lot of water. Wednesday the 9th is a big day for the experts. The morning sees 8ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the energy is even higher at 1129. The wind is a cross-off shore from the SSW, but it’s blowing a strong 25 mph. The notes say "clean," but with that wind speed, it’s going to be a wild, challenging session. By afternoon, the swell drops to 7ft, still a big day. This is expert territory for sure, and the crowds are likely to be there.

If you’re looking for a gem, the very end of the period is worth a mention. Monday the 14th of September, the afternoon session has 4ft west swell with a very long 12-second period, and the clean conditions are back with a light east wind (6 mph). The energy is 400, and it’s the only time in the whole forecast where the notes say "expect good surf conditions." That’s your best bet for a clean, fun wave in the second week.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 5th is your only real chance of a clean, small session in the first week. The big stuff hits on the 8th and 9th, but that’s for the brave (or the kamikaze). Mark your calendar for the afternoon of Monday the 14th – that’s the cleanest, most promising wave of the whole outlook.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:25AM6.45m
8:43PM6.48m
9:03AM6.22m
9:24PM6.14m
9:46AM5.87m
10:12PM5.68m
10:38AM5.44m
11:12PM5.19m
11:48AM5.04m
00:35AM4.84m
1:21PM4.91m
2:12AM4.87m
2:52PM5.18m
3:32AM5.24m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.44m
2:58AM0.56m
3:15PM0.71m
3:38AM0.92m
4:00PM1.10m
4:27AM1.36m
4:58PM1.53m
5:33AM1.79m
6:21PM1.87m
7:09AM2.02m
8:06PM1.87m
8:47AM1.83m
9:32PM1.48m
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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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