Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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