Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-South surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WNW swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-South in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-South over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks around Fistral-South. I’ll be straight with ya – it’s a bit of a grim start, but there’s a glimmer of hope if you’re willing to wait.
We’re kicking off with a proper flat spell. From Friday the 24th of July right through to Wednesday the 5th of August, there’s nothing worth getting wet for. The swell’s tiny, the wind’s messy, and the whole setup is just meh. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 64°, which is nice, but it doesn’t make up for the lack of waves.
The first real chance comes on Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning session at Fistral-South (Fistral) looks like it could be a bit of a hidden gem. We’ve got a light cross-offshore wind from the SSW, which is a major positive, meaning the surface should be clean. There’s a 4ft swell coming from the north with a short period of 5 seconds, so it’s not the most powerful stuff, but it’s surfable. The combined swell energy is weak (99), but with that clean, glassy-ish water, it’s a decent option for a paddle. Just be aware it can get busy here, crowds are often a thing.
Now, hold on to your boardies, because the real standout is shaping up for Friday the 7th of August. The morning session is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. We’ll have glassy conditions with a light breeze from the NE, which is about as good as it gets for clean faces. The swell is coming from the WSW at 4ft, with a period of 7 seconds – not a classic groundswell, but the energy is moderate (164). This is a proper session for intermediates.
Then, later that same afternoon, the swell really starts to pump, but it gets messy. The real magic is that Friday morning glass.
Into Saturday the 8th of August, the swell is big, around 6ft from the WSW, with moderate to strong energy (564). But the wind is a cross-onshore, chopping it up. For the experts, it might offer some sections, but it’s not a clean day for the average surfer. The swell period is between 8 and 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a mix.
So, to wrap it up: don’t bother until Tuesday the 4th of August for a sneaky clean session, but the absolute best bet is Friday the 7th of August morning. That’s where the magic is. The rest of the run is a bit of a write-off, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | N 4 | W 8 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 15 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 48 | 247 | 392 | 400 | 232 | 89 | 65 | 106 | 41 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 64 | 42 | 29 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:08PM4.63m | 2:43AM4.60m | 3:17PM4.73m | 3:48AM4.75m | 4:15PM4.98m | 4:40AM5.02m | 5:02PM5.30m | 5:24AM5.32m | 5:43PM5.64m | 6:02AM5.60m | 6:20PM5.94m | 6:37AM5.84m | 6:54PM6.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:34PM2.18m | 9:07AM2.15m | 9:44PM2.04m | 10:10AM1.95m | 10:41PM1.78m | 11:00AM1.65m | 11:26PM1.46m | 11:42AM1.34m | 00:05AM1.16m | 12:18PM1.05m | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | W 16 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 232 | 89 | 36 | 106 | 41 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 64 | 42 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | N 5 | W 5 | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | 65 | 2 | 15 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 48 | 247 | 392 | 400 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 764 | 490 | 392 | 392 | 543 | 872 | 134 | 139 | 1 | 58 | 0 | 14 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 8 | 40 | 210 | 271 | |
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