fistral beach Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:07am

Swell

5ft

11s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

11mph

17mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

6°C

7°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 12s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 10mph 15mph	1-2ft 9s	6°C
	5ft 12s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 9mph 14mph	2-3ft 14s	6°C
	5ft 11s	3-4ft 14s	Cross 11mph 17mph	3-4ft 14s	6°C
	4-5ft 11s	2-3ft 12s	Cross 12mph 17mph	2-3ft 12s	7°C
	4ft 11s	1ft 5s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1ft 5s	9°C
	4ft 11s	0-2ft 6s	Cross 10mph 13mph	0-2ft 6s	8°C
	4-5ft 12s	2ft 11s	Cross 9mph 14mph	2ft 11s	6°C
	5ft 13s	1ft 7s	Cross 9mph 14mph	1ft 7s	6°C

Today 19 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5-6ft 13s	4-5ft 15s	Cross 10mph 12mph	4-5ft 15s	7°C
	6-7ft 16s	4-5ft 14s	Cross 9mph 11mph	4-5ft 14s	9°C
	8ft 16s	3ft 17s	Cross 9mph 11mph	3ft 17s	9°C

Tommorrow 20 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6-7ft 14s	1ft 3s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 3s	10°C 0.06mm/h
	6ft 14s	1ft 8s	On 5mph 5mph	1ft 8s	10°C
	6ft 13s	1-3ft 16s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1-3ft 16s	10°C

Tuesday 21 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3-4ft 11s	0-1ft 17s	Cross 8mph 10mph	0-1ft 17s	8°C
	1-3ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 9mph 12mph	1ft 10s	9°C
	0-1ft 14s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 8mph 11mph	0-1ft 15s	8°C

Wednesday 22 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 12s	0-1ft 5s	Off 10mph 18mph	0-1ft 5s	7°C
	2ft 12s	1ft 8s	Off 10mph 15mph	1ft 8s	8°C
	1-2ft 9s	1ft 8s	Off 11mph 16mph	1ft 8s	8°C

Thursday 23 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 8s	1ft 4s	Off 3mph 4mph	1ft 4s	7°C 0.07mm/h
	1ft 8s	1ft 4s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 4s	8°C 0.13mm/h
	0-1ft 6s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 8mph 13mph	0-1ft 5s	8°C 0.64mm/h

Friday 24 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1-4ft 13s	2-3ft 16s	Cross 24mph 41mph	2-3ft 16s	9°C 0.9mm/h
	5-6ft 11s	2-4ft 12s	Cross 34mph 54mph	2-4ft 12s	11°C 1.99mm/h
	5ft 11s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 28mph 46mph	1-2ft 7s	11°C 0.88mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	9ft 12s	1ft 8s	Cross 29mph 41mph	1ft 8s	8°C 0.48mm/h
	8-14ft 11s	1ft 8s	Cross 26mph 37mph	1ft 8s	9°C 0.64mm/h
	10-17ft 13s	1ft 8s	Cross 25mph 34mph	1ft 8s	8°C 0.52mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 11s		Cross 22mph 32mph	Flat	8°C 0.11mm/h
	6-11ft 10s		Cross 20mph 29mph	Flat	9°C 0.07mm/h
	14ft 15s		Cross 19mph 28mph	Flat	9°C 0.08mm/h

Monday 27 Jan

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 12s	1-2ft 17s	Cross 37mph 55mph	1-2ft 17s	12°C 1.66mm/h
	6-7ft 12s	2-4ft 18s	Cross 40mph 58mph	2-4ft 18s	12°C 0.97mm/h
	7-9ft 15s	2-4ft 15s	Cross 39mph 57mph	2-4ft 15s	11°C 0.41mm/h

Location guide

Fistral Beach, located in Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom, is renowned for some of the best surfing conditions in the United Kingdom. It's a go-to destination for experienced surfers and beginners alike, but the conditions can be a bit challenging and exhilarating at the same time. One of the first things a surfer might notice about Fistral Beach is its exposure to the North Atlantic swell. This exposure consistently delivers excellent waves pleasing to surfers all year round. In summer, the waves can be relatively calmer, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. On the other hand, in winter, the swell can be quite strong, resulting in powerful, daunting waves, a spectacle experienced surfers look forward to. The sand-bottomed beach break at Fistral Beach is another highlight that works in all tide states. When waves break at a beach break like this, they can come in different shapes and forms, meaning every ride is unique. This factor adds to the appeal for surfers, as it provides a chance to test their skill levels and build experience. The beach is also well-sheltered, offering optimally clean surf when the wind blows from the south. The surf at Fistral Beach isn't just about the quality of the waves and the swell exposure; the amenities and the accessibility of the area do play an integral part. There's a modern surf centre at the beach offering lessons and board hire, which adds to the convenience factor. Plus, the on-site facilities such as parking, cafes, and shops make Fistral Beach an all-round fabulous surfing destination. Overall, surfing conditions at Fistral Beach epitomize the charm and versatility of UK's surf culture. It's a place where you can paddle through the azure waters while enjoying the picturesque view, making the whole surf experience nothing short of fantastic.

Last updated: 18/01/25 12:00am