Fistral Beach
Fistral Beach is the undisputed capital of English surfing--the beach that has hosted international competition for decades.
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Location & Conditions
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Direction range
- 240° - 300°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 100° - 170°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
12°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
9/10
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr-Aug
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Little Fistral
South Fistral reef - More technical than main beach - Local knowledge rewarded
The Cribbar
England's big wave beast - Breaks a few times per year - Expert only
Tolcarne Wedge
Newquay wedge • Bodyboard barrel window • Tide-sensitive setup
The Zorba
Cornwall's un-ridden big wave - Pentire reef - Last frontier
St Agnes
Cornish village vibes - Reef and beach mix - Strong local crew
Porthtowan
Punchy Cornwall beach - Hollow low tide peaks - Cliff-flanked cove