Surf Forecasts:
Fistral-South surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with 1,423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fistral-South over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Fistral-South for the next couple weeks.
Right from the start, it’s a tough go. The first few days are full of onshore junk and messy chop, with waves around 5 feet but all blown out by strong winds. Nothing worth paddling for in that first stretch. The water’s running about 1° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s comfortable if you’re just floating, but for surfing? Forget it.
Then we get a narrow window on Saturday, September 5th. That morning brings 4 feet of west swell with an 11-second period coming from the WSW – that’s a proper groundswell, and it should wrap in nicely at this spot. The best part? Glassy conditions. Dead calm, no wind, absolutely clean. The combined energy is moderate at 388, and even though crowds are likely here, for that kind of glass, it’s worth it. That Saturday afternoon drops off quick, and after that, it’s all downhill.
The rest of the first week has some bigger pulses – up to 8 feet on the 7th and 9th of September – but the period’s short, the winds are side or side-on, and the energy is strong (1321 and 1423 on the 7th) but it’s all just lumpy, messy, and unrideable.
From September 10th onward, it’s a slow fade. Heights drop under 3 feet, period stays short, and it’s just constant side-onshore breezes keeping things bumpy. Every single session is poor. From the 6th of September right through to the end of the window, there’s an 11-day stretch with nothing worth recommending. A rough, empty run.
So, bottom line: Saturday, September 5th, early morning at Fistral-South – that’s your only real shot. Glassy, clean, a proper groundswell. Don’t miss it, because after that, the ocean’s got nothing for us.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 164 | 336 | 292 | 256 | 266 | 403 | 641 | 562 | 440 | 381 | 249 | 118 | 57 | 37 | 230 | 1321 | 1423 | 1067 | 947 | 802 | 775 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:00PM5.69m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:59AM1.38m | 10:33PM0.96m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | W 8 | WSW 15 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 11 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 24 | 8 | 256 | 23 | — | 641 | 562 | 440 | 381 | 249 | 118 | 57 | 37 | 43 | 1321 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | N 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 20 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 4 | SSW 3 | W 9 | — | W 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 |
| kJ | 164 | 336 | 292 | — | 266 | 403 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 4 | 230 | — | 1423 | 1067 | 947 | 802 | 775 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 293 | 217 | 35 | 1 | 217 | 217 | 231 | 231 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 205 | 53 | 24 | 559 | 148 | 326 | 559 | 512 | 258 |
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