Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Fistral-South. This is a tough one, folks. The forecast window is wide open, but for the first eight days, it’s a real struggle. We’re looking at a frustrating run of onshore winds and messy conditions that just won’t clean up. The water temperature is pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there.

From Thursday the 13th right through to Wednesday the 19th, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is either on it or cross-on, and the wave quality is poor. On the 15th, we get a fresh breeze from the north at 19 mph making things lumpy. Then on the 19th, things get interesting but not in a good way for the average surfer. A big pulse of WNW swell arrives, pushing 8 ft to 10 ft – that’s big, expert-only territory. The combined energy hits 1043 to 1790, which is strong, but with that moderate cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a churning mess. Not a day for the faint-hearted.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t appear until Friday the 21st. The wind swings around to an easterly cross-offshore at 9 mph, and the conditions finally clean up. The swell is on the small side though, a 3 ft to 2 ft W swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a weak 124. It’s surfable, but ordinary. The break is consistent, and with that clean, glassy feel, it’ll be a fun option for intermediate surfers on a small wave board. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are a mixed bag. Saturday morning is clean but tiny at 2 ft, and by afternoon the wind picks up again. Sunday morning offers a tiny clean window with another 2 ft swell and light winds, but it’s nothing to write home about.

The absolute standout, and I mean the only real highlight in this whole 16-day stretch, is Monday the 24th. The morning brings a glassy, dead-calm window with a 2 ft W swell and a 9-second period. The combined energy is a weak 101, but it’s the cleanest surf we’ll see. The wind is a slight air, making it glassy. The swell direction from the west matches the optimum for this spot, so the waves will have a nice shape. For a small-day surfer, this is the session to target. It’s the only time in the whole period where the conditions truly align.

After that, the window closes again. From Tuesday the 25th through to Friday the 28th, the wind is back up – fresh to strong breezes from the west and southwest, with gusts hitting 25 mph. The swell gets a bit bigger, up to 6 ft on the 27th, but it’s all blown out and lumpy. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

So, to sum it up: don’t hold your breath for the first week. The best bet is the morning of Monday the 24th for a small, clean, glassy session. Everything else is a battle against the wind. If you’re keen, keep an eye on the forecasts, but this one’s a tough watch.

Rusty.

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