There are two beach breaks in North Cornwall, Fistral-North and Fistral-South, that have dependable surf and can be surfed at almost any time of the year. The offshore winds blow from the southeast with some shelter from the southwest winds. Receives both windswells and groundswells, with the ideal swell direction coming from the west southwest.
There are mostly left-hand waves at Fistral-North. At low tide, they are best. If working, they are likely to be crowded. You'll have to negotiate dangerous rips if you're surfing here.
Fistral-South generally peels to the left. Waves are good regardless of the tide. This wave is very popular. Beware of dangerous rips.
Clean conditions are when there is no wind or an offshore breeze
Waves that have become too choppy due to a strong wind
Flat days are when the waves are too small to surf.