Fistral-South Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.41° N 5.10° W

Fistral-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fistral-South sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.7° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, W swell with 526 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 5th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the next couple of weeks for Fistral-South. It’s going to be a bit of a mixed bag, but I’ll tell you where the real windows are.

First off, the water’s running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 65°, so that’s a nice little bonus.

We’re starting off with a real flat spell. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are tiny, with waves only 1.0ft to 2ft from the west and a weak energy in the water (35 to 77). The wind is light and offshore on Sunday morning, so it’s clean, but there’s just not enough push to get excited about. It’s a slow start.

Tuesday the 4th sees a bit of a bump in size, but the wind swings to the southwest and gets up to 15-22 mph, which is going to mess it up. The swell is short period (7 seconds), so it’s weak and messy. Not worth your time.

Wednesday the 5th is when things get a bit chunky, with a swell of 7ft from the west, but it’s coming with a strong onshore wind (19 mph from the WNW). The energy is high (473-533), but with that wind, it’s going to be a lumpy, blown-out mess. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The rest of that first week into the weekend is a write-off. Thursday the 6th through Saturday the 8th have small, weak swells, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore. The energy is low to moderate (87-292), and the conditions are just not there. You’ll be staring at a lot of choppy, crumbly waves.

There’s a real gap of nothing special from the 2nd right through until the 11th. Then, things start to look a bit more promising.

The Standout: Wednesday 12th August to Friday 14th August

This is the window. We get a clean, offshore wind from the ESE on the morning of Wednesday the 12th, with a waist-high swell of 3ft from the west. The energy is moderate (117), and the wind is light, so it’s going to be clean and fun. It’s not a big swell, but it’s quality.

Then, Thursday the 13th morning is another cracker. Again, cross-offshore wind from the east, 3ft of west swell, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (104). It’s consistent, and the crowds are often around, so expect a few friendly faces in the lineup.

Friday the 14th morning is the pick of the bunch for the whole forecast. The swell jumps to 5ft from the WNW with a clean cross-offshore wind from the east. The energy is strong (201). This is a proper fun size, and with the light wind, it’s going to be cleanly lined up. This is a decent option for intermediate surfers, but at 5ft, it’s getting a bit too big for beginners.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th holds some clean, cross-offshore wind and decent 5ft to 6ft swell from the WNW, but the period is short (6-7 seconds), so it’s a bit more of a fat, rolling wave. Still, the energy is strong (255-257) and it’s clean, so there’s plenty to work with.

The long-range looks a bit quieter. The 17th has some clean 3ft to 4ft surf, but it’s a bit weaker.

So, for the best on offer, I’d be circling the 14th of August. That Friday morning at Fistral-South is the one to chase. It’s got the size, the clean wind, and the right direction. The 12th and 13th are solid, clean options too, but the 14th has the edge. Keep an eye on the forecast, because long-range stuff can change, but right now, that’s where the magic is.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:34PM6.37m
8:53AM6.08m
9:10PM6.24m
9:31AM5.93m
9:50PM6.01m
10:14AM5.70m
10:37PM5.70m
11:05AM5.42m
11:35PM5.36m
12:10PM5.16m
00:49AM5.10m
1:31PM5.06m
2:14AM5.08m
Low Tide
2:31PM0.63m
2:54AM0.63m
3:05PM0.74m
3:29AM0.78m
3:43PM0.93m
4:08AM1.00m
4:26PM1.18m
4:56AM1.30m
5:21PM1.47m
5:56AM1.60m
6:33PM1.72m
7:16AM1.78m
8:03PM1.75m
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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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