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Little Fistral waves

Fistral-South

South Fistral sits at the south end of Fistral Beach in Newquay, an iconic contest beach and long-walling beachbreak with a left-running lean, some shelter from southwest wind, and a busy split lineup of advanced surfers outside and learners inside. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Fistral-South in North Cornwall.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNorth Cornwall, GB
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The Wave

Beach access from Newquay; southeast wind keeps it clean, southwest headland shelter helps, WSW swell is the money angle, mid tide keeps the walling peaks tidiest, and dangerous rips plus the crowded inside/outside split make lineup awareness important.

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Lineup Guide

Beach access from Newquay; southeast wind keeps it clean, southwest headland shelter helps, WSW swell is the money angle, mid tide keeps the walling peaks tidiest, and dangerous rips plus the crowded inside/outside split make lineup awareness important.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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