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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bristol this week:
The surf forecast for Bristol over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bristol in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 10) at 1PM.
Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 8th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 8th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 8th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bristol over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 943 | 3524 | 3092 | 2483 | 2248 | 1487 | 778 | 706 | 367 | 535 | 298 | 240 | 256 | 341 | 246 | 258 | 182 | 184 | 157 | 176 | 139 | 189 | 170 | 153 | 256 | 235 | 577 | 609 | 548 | 686 | 899 | 1018 | 961 | 792 | 651 | 450 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:09PM 1.86 | 12:17AM 2.09 | 12:46PM 2.00 | 12:54AM 2.20 | 1:18PM 2.11 | 1:26AM 2.28 | 1:47PM 2.21 | 1:56AM 2.32 | 2:15PM 2.27 | 2:25AM 2.32 | 2:42PM 2.29 | 2:55AM 2.28 | 3:09PM 2.27 | 3:24AM 2.20 | 3:37PM 2.21 | 3:53AM 2.08 | 4:07PM 2.12 | 4:24AM 1.95 | 4:39PM 2.01 | 4:59AM 1.82 | 5:17PM 1.89 | 5:43AM 1.68 | 6:10PM 1.77 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:08PM 0.60 | 6:39AM 0.39 | 6:45PM 0.47 | 7:10AM 0.29 | 7:16PM 0.36 | 7:37AM 0.22 | 7:46PM 0.28 | 8:04AM 0.18 | 8:15PM 0.22 | 8:30AM 0.18 | 8:44PM 0.21 | 8:57AM 0.21 | 9:13PM 0.23 | 9:24AM 0.28 | 9:43PM 0.29 | 9:52AM 0.37 | 10:15PM 0.40 | 10:22AM 0.49 | 10:49PM 0.52 | 10:57AM 0.61 | 11:32PM 0.66 | 11:41AM 0.74 | 12:31AM 0.78 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. |
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Information about the Bristol Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bristol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bristol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bristol 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 (Bristol) 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 Bristol 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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