
Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-South surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fistral-South in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-South over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Fistral-South over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you – it's a pretty grim run. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with lousy wind for the most part. The water's sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
The first real chance of anything decent doesn't pop up until Monday the 3rd of August. That morning, we get a brief window of clean conditions with a glassy wind and a small 2ft swell from the WSW at 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 72, and the forecast calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's a tiny, clean wave, but for a beginner or someone with a log, it's about the only thing worth getting wet for. There's a gap of several days before that with absolutely nothing on offer.
Then, after another flat spell, things get a bit more interesting around the 8th of August. Saturday the 8th sees a jump in energy. The morning has a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE, with a 3ft WSW swell at 10 seconds. The combined wave energy climbs to a moderate 161. Conditions are clean. The afternoon looks a bit better still: same 3ft height, a 9-second period from the WSW, and a clean offshore wind from the SE. The energy bumps up to 190. That's the standout of the whole outlook – clean, offshore winds with a modest but workable swell. It's not massive, but after all the flat and choppy junk before it, this is the one to aim for. Sunday the 9th still has clean offshore wind in the morning, but the swell backs off a touch to 2ft and the energy drops to 82.
So, to sum it up: if you're desperate for a paddle, Monday the 3rd offers a tiny, glassy wave. But the real highlight is Saturday the 8th of August, with a clean offshore wind and a solid little 3ft groundswell from the WSW. That's the session to mark on the calendar. After that, it fades back into nothing much.
Stay stoked, or at least patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NNE 5 | N 5 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
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33 | 88 | 33 | 20 | 18 | 45 | 17 | 20 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 18 | 49 | 61 | 39 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:53AM6.08m | 9:10PM6.24m | 9:31AM5.93m | 9:50PM6.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:05PM0.74m | 3:29AM0.78m | 3:43PM0.93m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 11 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 5 | SW 7 | N 4 |
33 | — | 21 | 11 | 12 | 45 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 18 | 49 | 61 | 39 | 26 | 10 | 14 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 12 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 11 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | N 4 | SW 7 |
19 | — | 33 | 20 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 41 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 3 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | W 8 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | — | — | — |
1 | 88 | — | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 29 | 27 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 217 | 34 | 231 | 271 | 40 | 40 | 270 | 41 | 58 | 58 | 40 | 55 | 40 | 14 | 0 | 31 | 18 | 31 | 281 | 474 |
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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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