Fistral-South Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.41° N 5.10° W

Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-South sea temperature is
18.0°C
1.9° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, W swell with 752 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fistral-South this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-South in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Fistral-South has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, and you're gonna have to be patient.

Right now, we're in a rough patch. For the first week and a half, it's pretty grim. Saturday the 12th kicks off with a messy, cross-shore wind and a weak, short-period 4ft W swell. That 2° temp anomaly means the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's no consolation when the waves are all chop and no shape. That run of poor conditions stretches all the way through to the morning of Monday the 21st, with a couple of decent-sized swells getting completely ruined by strong cross-onshore winds. On the 19th we see 8ft swell, but it's blown out by a 19 mph cross-onshore. Later, on the 21st of September, a big 10ft WNW groundswell rolls in, with a very long 13-second period and combined energy of 2635, but it's getting hammered by onshore winds. That's expert-only, big, and messy. Honestly, for a lot of that first stretch, with the onshore wind and lumpy conditions, the setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, hang in there, because there's a light at the end of the tunnel. The real standout is the morning of Wednesday, the 23rd of September. The wind finally plays ball, swinging around to a light E cross-offshore. We'll see a clean 6ft W swell and a score that says "expect good surf conditions." That is your window. It's not huge, but it'll be clean and lined up.

Then for the afternoon of the 23rd, it gets even better. The wind goes gentle offshore from the SE, and the swell pushes up to 7ft from the W. Still clean, still good shape, with moderate combined energy (514). This is the peek of the whole forecast. It might be a bit punchy for beginners over 5ft, but anyone with a bit of time in the water is going to love it. Keep in mind, Fistral-South is fairly exposed and can get crowded "often," so be prepared to share the peak.

After that brief glory, things drop off quickly. Thursday the 24th still has clean offshore wind but the swell fades to 5ft in the morning, and by Friday it's back to small and messy. There's a little bump of energy on the 27th with a very long-period 15-second WNW groundswell, but it's getting torn apart by a 25 mph onshore wind. Not worth the paddle out.

So, to sum it up: the first 11 days are a write-off. Sit it out. The one to circle on the calendar is Wednesday the 23rd of September. The morning will be clean and solid, and the afternoon will be even better. That is the best on offer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:54PM6.99m
7:12AM6.75m
7:29PM6.87m
7:47AM6.62m
8:04PM6.58m
8:20AM6.34m
8:38PM6.17m
8:54AM5.95m
9:13PM5.69m
9:30AM5.49m
9:51PM5.16m
10:10AM5.00m
10:36PM4.66m
Low Tide
12:54PM0.03m
1:15AM-0.02m
1:28PM0.07m
1:48AM0.15m
2:02PM0.27m
2:19AM0.45m
2:34PM0.59m
2:50AM0.85m
3:07PM1.01m
3:22AM1.30m
3:42PM1.48m
3:59AM1.78m
4:26PM1.95m
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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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