Fistral-South Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.41° N 5.10° W

Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-South sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.8° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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 Fistral South.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple. From Monday the 27th all the way through to Saturday the 8th of August, it’s mostly small, weak, and choppy. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly a measly two-digit figure, well under 100, and that tells you all you need to know. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, churning up what little bump there is. It’s one of those periods where you’d be better off checking the tide pools.

The water temperature is sitting at 65°F on Monday the 27th, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit, but you will need patience.

Now, there’s a glimmer. Monday the 3rd of August morning sees a shift. We get a gentle offshore breeze from the SE, which is a major positive – that’ll clean things right up. The swell bumps to 4ft from the N, with period a short 6 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 111 (moderate). The conditions are described as "surfable but very ordinary," so it’s not a standout, but it’s the first time in over a week where the wind is working for us. The wave height is small, so this is a good window for a beginner to get a few clean, small ones.

Looking further out, there’s a bigger pulse on the horizon. Sunday the 9th of August afternoon, the swell really starts to build. We’re talking 6ft from the WSW with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy hits 944 (strong). That’s a proper groundswell. But here’s the kicker – the wind is cross-onshore, and the conditions are still rated as poor. That’s a lot of energy being chopped up. For a beach break like Fistral, that long period (11 seconds) with a cross-onshore wind is going to be a mess. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.

The real standout, if you’re willing to wait, is Tuesday the 11th of August morning. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the W, period 9 seconds, combined energy of 375 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-on from the WNW, which is better than a full-on, and the conditions are called "marginal." Given the long gap of nothing, this is the best on offer for the whole 16-day window. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the only window where the swell size and wind are in the same conversation. For a confident surfer, this is the day to paddle out. After that, Tuesday afternoon gets onshore again.

So, in short: dry for over a week, then a tiny clean window on the 3rd of August, and a promising but messy swell late on the 9th. The best bet is Tuesday the 11th of August morning at Fistral South, with 5ft swell from the West. It’s not a classic, but it’s what we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Sunday
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6
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9
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9
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9
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6
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9
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Energy kJ
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22
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26
64
31
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50
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
W
5
SW
10
SSW
5
W
0
N
10
WNW
20
WNW
15
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15
WNW
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NNW
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High Tide
5:02PM5.30m
5:24AM5.32m
5:43PM5.64m
6:02AM5.60m
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
Low Tide
11:00AM1.65m
11:26PM1.46m
11:42AM1.34m
00:05AM1.16m
12:18PM1.05m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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