Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for Fistral-South over the next couple of weeks.

Got to be honest with you, it’s a slow start. The first week and a half is mostly a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. For the first few days, expect ankle-biters, mostly under 2 feet with short, weak periods. The energy is super low (combined energy around 35-56). It’s not until Monday, August 3rd, that we see a tiny glimmer, with a glassy morning and 3 feet of swell, but the period is still short (8 seconds).

The real standout in this whole window is Tuesday, August 11th. The morning session is the one to circle. We’ll see a solid 4 feet of swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds, so it’s got some shape and push (combined energy of 331). The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a little lumpy but still rideable. That’s the best wave size we’ll see for a while, and the swell direction is a good match for the break. It’s not perfect, but it’s the pick of the trash.

The morning of Wednesday, August 12th also offers a chance with 4 feet and clean conditions thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is a bit lower (240). The rest of the run is a mix of onshore wind and choppy, poor surf. There’s a lot of wind in the forecast, especially from the 13th onwards, with strong breezes making it messy. If you’re a kite surfer, the wind and size on the 13th and 15th might look a lot more interesting than anything for a paddle.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year around here, so nothing crazy. The crowds at Fistral-South can be a hassle, but with this much poor surf, it might be quieter than usual.

The gap in decent surf is significant – we’re talking over a week of pretty much nothing worth getting wet for. It’s one of those forecasts where you just wait, and hope the next update brings something better.

Rusty.

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