Fistral Beach, Newquay, UK

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Sunrise in 8h 16m

Sunrise tomorrow ~5:34 AM

Today is the peak

Don't wait — score 7.0 during the 2 AM–3 AM window. Tomorrow doesn't beat it.

GOWorth it

6.6/ 10 · Good

Best time to ride

1 AM–2 AM

Next 12 hours

Rideable and likely fun.

Clean swell
Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

2.9 ft→

Sweet spot 2–6 ft

Period

8s→

Sweet spot 9–14 s

Wind

10 mph SW→

Side-on

Tide

Next · Low 04:52 AM

Session plan

Worth it

Rideable and likely fun.

Fistral Beach, Newquay, UK · Beginner-friendly

Peak window

1 AM–2 AM

Outside daylight — wait for sunrise to surf

Why this score

Tide will shift conditions soon.

Wave height2.9 ft

Swell period8s

WindSide-on 10 mph

Current: 2.9 ft @ 8s • 10 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot period is middling and not a big factor either way light wind is keeping things clean wind direction is fighting the banks and shape

Next 12 hours

Peak window 1 AM–2 AM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Workable chest-high sets on a 8-second period. Best chance is the 1 AM–2 AM window before the low tide at 4:52 AM.

9 PM

6.62.9ft

10 PM

6.62.8ft

11 PM

6.62.8ft

12 AM

6.62.7ft

1 AM

7.32.7ft

2 AM

7.32.7ft

3 AM

7.32.6ft

4 AM

6.32.7ft

5 AM

6.32.8ft

6 AM

6.32.8ft

7 AM

6.33.2ft

8 AM

3.83.6ft

Sunrise 5:34 AM Sunset 7:05 PM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

9.0/10

Saturday, Sep 5 • 2 AM–3 AM

Wave 3.9 ft

Period 9s

Wind max 10 mph

Temp 60–68°F

Tuesday, Sep 1

7.0 / 10

Best: 2 AM–3 AM

Wave: 3.7 ft

Period: 9s

Wind max: 14 mph

Wednesday, Sep 2

6.3 / 10

Best: 2 AM–3 AM

Wave: 2.8 ft

Period: 8s

Wind max: 20 mph

Thursday, Sep 3

3.8 / 10

Best: 2 AM–3 AM

Wave: 4.6 ft

Period: 7s

Wind max: 20 mph

Friday, Sep 4

6.1 / 10

Best: 5 AM–6 AM

Wave: 5.8 ft

Period: 8s

Wind max: 20 mph

Saturday, Sep 5

9.0 / 10

Best: 2 AM–3 AM

Wave: 3.9 ft

Period: 9s

Wind max: 10 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Tuesday, Sep 1	2 AM–3 AM	7.0	3.7 ft	9s	14 mph	55–69°F
Wednesday, Sep 2	2 AM–3 AM	6.3	2.8 ft	8s	20 mph	61–69°F
Thursday, Sep 3	2 AM–3 AM	3.8	4.6 ft	7s	20 mph	65–69°F
Friday, Sep 4	5 AM–6 AM	6.1	5.8 ft	8s	20 mph	62–67°F
Saturday, Sep 5	2 AM–3 AM	9.0	3.9 ft	9s	10 mph	60–68°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Good for beginners today

Beginner basics

Where to go

Fistral's south end and the smaller protected Towan/Great Western beaches in town are where Newquay surf schools take students. Stay between the lifeguard flags.

What to avoid

Avoid the famous North Fistral peaks (where the contests run) and any visible rip channel — Cornwall rips are no joke. Cold water year-round means a 4/3 wetsuit minimum.

Best beginner conditions

Knee-to-chest W or NW swell, 9-11s period, light E wind, mid tide. Late spring through early autumn is the friendliest window.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes