Fistral-South Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.41° N 5.10° W

Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-South sea temperature is
18.2° 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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 483 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 26th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me tell you how it’s looking for your local stretch... I’ve got to be straight with you — this is a tough one to call. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bust for decent surf at Fistral-South. There’s not a single recommended session in the whole run. Zero. Zilch. That’s a long, flat spell for a spot that’s fairly exposed.

The first chance for anything rideable comes on Monday 20 July, but it’s tiny. We’re looking at a 0.7 ft swell from the WNW with a 11-second period. The combined swell energy is a weak 18. The wind is a light cross-off from the east, so the water’s clean, but there’s just no power behind it. That’s a longboard-only, maybe a foiler, sort of morning. By Monday afternoon, the wind shifts to a moderate cross-onshore from the north at 12 mph, and the swell only bumps to 1.0 ft. It’s choppy and weak.

Tuesday 21 July is more of the same. A 3 ft swell from the NNW, but the period drops to a short 5 seconds, and the energy is still only 78. The wind is cross-onshore again, making it fairly choppy. Not worth the paddle out.

Wednesday 22 July sees the swell push up to 4 ft from the north, but that short 5-second period means it’s all wind-slop and no shape. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 16 mph, and the waves are choppy.

Thursday 23 July morning offers a brief moment of calm. The wind drops to a glassy light cross-off from the ESE at 3 mph. The water’s clean. But the swell is only 1.0 ft from the west with a 9-second period and a combined energy of just 22. It’s a glassy pond, not a surfable wave.

By Friday 24 July, it’s back to chop. A 1.0 ft westerly swell with an 8-second period, and onshore northwest winds. Not good.

Saturday 25 July brings a bit more size, with 4 ft from the WNW, but that 6-second period is still short and the wind is a fresh onshore westerly at 19 mph. The combined energy is 95, still weak. The waves will be messy and blown out. The afternoon has light rain and a cross-onshore wind. Not your day.

Sunday 26 July is the biggest swell of the whole outlook. A 7 ft swell from the west with a 7-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 439. That’s moderate energy. But it’s accompanied by a fresh onshore north-northwest wind at 19 mph. The waves will be big, powerful, and completely unsurfable due to the wind. This is more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle surfing one. The morning is the worst with rain.

Monday 27 July sees the swell drop back to 5 ft from the WNW, still with a short 6-second period. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the north at 12 mph. The combined energy is 170. The waves will be choppy and difficult.

After that, it’s a long stretch of poor to flat conditions. From Tuesday 28 July through to Tuesday 4 August, the swell fluctuates between 2 ft and 4 ft, with periods mostly between 6 and 9 seconds, and combined energy rarely climbing above 160. The wind is almost always cross-onshore, onshore, or cross-shore, keeping the surface messy. There’s no standout session in that lot.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year here at Fistral-South, so no need to worry about a wetsuit thickness change.

Look, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this is a blank run. The whole 16 days is a write-off for decent waves. It’s the kind of stretch where you either get the kite out, find a different hobby for a couple of weeks, or just sit on the beach and watch the horizon. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
1
N
5
0.4
WNW
10
0.9
NNW
5
0.9
N
5
1.1
N
5
1.1
N
5
1.1
N
6
0.3
W
9
0.7
N
5
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.8
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
7
2
W
7
1.7
W
7
1.7
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
24
54
39
49
45
64
62
80
14
27
12
12
12
27
87
97
326
439
303
278
Wind (km/h)
5
E
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
25
NNE
25
N
15
N
5
ESE
15
N
10
N
10
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
10:15AM5.70m
10:37PM5.73m
11:02AM5.33m
11:26PM5.27m
11:54AM4.98m
00:23AM4.88m
12:56PM4.72m
1:30AM4.63m
2:08PM4.63m
2:43AM4.60m
3:17PM4.73m
3:48AM4.75m
4:15PM4.98m
Low Tide
4:17AM0.88m
4:32PM1.13m
5:01AM1.29m
5:19PM1.53m
5:49AM1.68m
6:13PM1.88m
6:45AM2.00m
7:18PM2.13m
7:54AM2.18m
8:34PM2.18m
9:07AM2.15m
9:44PM2.04m
10:10AM1.95m
10:41PM1.78m
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5:31
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5:33
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5:39
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9:21
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9:16
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Temp °C
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18
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Feels °C
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15
12
12
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12
15
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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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