Aber Wrac'h Point Surf Guide

Aber Wrac'h Point in Finistere - Brittany is an exposed reef break. Summer in particular tends to be flat. Offshore winds blow from the south. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. Rarely crowded here. Rocks are a hazard.

Aber Wrac'h Point Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef2rarely breaks
13.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Aber Wrac'h Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Aber Wrac'h Point occur when a West-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South.

What's the best time of year to surf Aber Wrac'h Point (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Aber Wrac'h Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 45% of the time in October while 45% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 10% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
45%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
45%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
10%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Aber Wrac'h Point Location Map

Interactive Aber Wrac'h Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Aber Wrac'h Point is Guipavas (Brest) Airport (BES) in France, 22 km (14 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Aber Wrac'h Point is Ploujean (Morlaix) Airport (MXN), also in France, 60 km (37 miles) away.

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Aber Wrac'h Point Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 22:47 Local Time
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Wave (m)
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
Period (s) 9 9 9 9
Wind (km/h)
15
10
10
5
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Swell History at Aber Wrac'h Point

Surf stats for Aber Wrac'h Point, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Aber Wrac'h Point

Wind stats for Aber Wrac'h Point, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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