Fistral-South Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.41° N 5.10° W

Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-South sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.8° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WNW swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right, I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough one. For the first two weeks of the forecast, we’ve got a proper dry spell. The surf is just not happening. From Monday the 27th of July right through to the afternoon of Monday the 10th of August, every single session is rated as poor. There’s a bit of energy in the water but the wind is all wrong, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it a messy, choppy affair. For a spot like Fistral-South, which is fairly exposed, that’s a real kick in the teeth. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you sit there staring at the bumps.

You’ll see the combined swell energy jump up to moderate values around the 7th and 8th of August, with a peak of 555 (moderate wave energy) on the Saturday morning, but with a stiff 19 mph cross-onshore wind and a short period swell of 7 seconds, it’s going to be a lumpy, blown-out mess. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The swell direction is WNW, which is not far off the optimum WSW, but the wind just ruins it.

If you’re desperate for a paddle, the only real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 11th of August. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are glassy, with a light wind from the east and then northwest. The swell is only 3 ft from the west with a 6-second period, so the wave energy is weak (combined energy of 86 and 81), but it’s clean. The conditions are described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so it’s not going to be a classic, but it’s the only time in the whole 16 days you’ll be able to get a clean, uncrowded (though often crowded here) slide. The water is warm, the wind is off, and you can just enjoy the glide. That’s the standout, but it’s a very low bar.

So, in short: hang tight for a long, boring stretch. The second week does have a bit of size, but the wind is cruel. The only real window is that Tuesday the 11th. Keep an eye on the charts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WNW
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6
0.8
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6
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W
9
0.7
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9
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9
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0.3
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
101
81
46
41
78
55
66
33
88
52
73
83
97
62
16
23
26
10
36
43
34
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
W
10
SW
10
SSW
5
W
5
E
10
W
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
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20
WNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
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10
NE
15
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High Tide
5:02PM5.30m
5:24AM5.32m
5:43PM5.64m
6:02AM5.60m
6:20PM5.94m
6:37AM5.84m
6:54PM6.18m
7:11AM6.01m
7:27PM6.34m
7:44AM6.11m
8:00PM6.41m
8:17AM6.14m
8:34PM6.37m
Low Tide
11:00AM1.65m
11:26PM1.46m
11:42AM1.34m
00:05AM1.16m
12:18PM1.05m
00:41AM0.90m
12:53PM0.82m
1:15AM0.71m
1:26PM0.67m
1:48AM0.60m
1:58PM0.60m
2:21AM0.57m
2:31PM0.63m
2:54AM0.63m
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9:12
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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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