Fistral-South Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.41° N 5.10° W

Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-South sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.5° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,568 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 (Sep 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. 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 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 1st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what we’ve got for Fistral-South over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, and you’ll have to be patient. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the spring suit might feel a bit overkill on those rare sunny moments.

We start off with a pretty grim run. The first few days are a write-off, with poor surf conditions and a cross-shore wind messing things up. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are both a no-go. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th offer a bit more size, with swell around 5 ft to 6 ft from the west, but the wind is all wrong, either cross or onshore, so it’ll be lumpy and choppy. Not worth paddling out for.

Then, on Saturday the 5th, we finally get a window. It’s early, and the swell has dropped to 4 ft from the west, with a 10-second period. But the wind is glassy, dead calm from the east in the morning and then from the north-northwest in the afternoon. It’ll be clean and smooth, but the wave energy is moderate (238 and 201). It’s not going to be epic, but after that dry spell, it’s a chance to get wet. Sunday the 6th sees the swell drop right off, down to 2 ft, so that’s another gap.

Now, hold on for Monday the 7th. The swell jumps up to 6 ft from the west, with a 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a strong 1013, so there’s plenty of push. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the southwest, which will put a bit of chop on it, but it’s surfable. It’s a bit of a raw, powerful day, but it’s the first real sign of life. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so the morning is your best bet. This is probably the best on offer in the first week, despite the lumpy texture.

Tuesday the 8th is for experts only. The swell is 10 ft from the west, with a 10-second period. The energy is huge, over 1400, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, then cross-onshore. It’s going to be a beast, big and messy. Not for the faint-hearted. Wednesday and Thursday the 9th and 10th see the swell drop and the wind stay messy, so we’re back to poor conditions.

After that, there’s another big gap. From Friday the 11th through to Sunday the 13th, the swell is tiny, around 2 ft to 3 ft. The wind is clean and offshore at times, but there’s just not enough energy to work with.

Then, we get a glimmer of hope for the second week. Monday the 14th sees the swell pick up again to 6 ft to 6 ft from the west, with a short 8-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the east-southeast, so it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate (362 and 435). It’s a solid, clean day for an intermediate, but the period is short so the waves might be a bit fat.

Tuesday the 15th is similar, with 6 ft swell and a better 10-second period, but the wind swings to a cross-shore in the afternoon. The morning session with the cross-offshore wind will be the one to target. Then, on Wednesday the 16th, we have a standout day. The swell is 4 ft from the west-southwest, with a 10-second period. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the south in the morning. The energy is moderate (335), and it’s described as “expect good surf conditions”. This is the cleanest, most user-friendly day of the whole forecast. It’s not huge, but it will be perfectly shaped and clean. The crowd situation at Fistral-South is often busy, so be prepared for company, especially on a day like this.

So, to sum it up: if you want the biggest, rawest power, go for Monday the 7th. But if you want the cleanest, most fun waves, wait for Wednesday the 16th. That’s your real standout.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:43PM6.48m
9:03AM6.22m
9:24PM6.14m
9:46AM5.87m
10:12PM5.68m
10:38AM5.44m
11:12PM5.19m
11:48AM5.04m
00:35AM4.84m
1:21PM4.91m
2:12AM4.87m
2:52PM5.18m
3:32AM5.24m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.44m
2:58AM0.56m
3:15PM0.71m
3:38AM0.92m
4:00PM1.10m
4:27AM1.36m
4:58PM1.53m
5:33AM1.79m
6:21PM1.87m
7:09AM2.02m
8:06PM1.87m
8:47AM1.83m
9:32PM1.48m
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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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