Fistral Beach
Fistral Beach is the undisputed capital of English surfing--the beach that has hosted international competition for decades.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Direction range
- 250° - 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
🏆 WSL Qualifying Series: Boardmasters Open 2026 (Aug 5 – Aug 9) — expect heavy crowds & restricted access
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Fistral Beach?
Fistral Beach works best on a low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Fistral Beach?
Offshore wind at Fistral Beach blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 100° to 170° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Fistral Beach?
Fistral Beach wants W swell (250° to 300°) between 0.8m and 3m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Fistral Beach?
The main season at Fistral Beach is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr-Aug.
How do I get to Fistral Beach?
Fly into NQY, then allow about 15 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Fistral Beach?
Fistral Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr-Aug
Getting There
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