Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 CEST
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Anse de Cabestan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anse de Cabestan sea temperature is
14.7° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anse de Cabestan this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Anse de Cabestan in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.1m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse de Cabestan over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
W
15
1.5
W
11
2.1
W
12
2.1
W
12
2.1
W
12
2.4
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
342
824
1055
1060
888
638
454
392
230
165
110
94
153
525
1342
1236
1166
909
1216
1346
1108
Wind (km/h)
45
WNW
45
NW
40
NW
40
NNW
40
NW
25
N
30
N
30
NNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
20
WSW
15
SW
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
WSW
30
SW
35
SSW
35
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:54PM4.32m
3:12AM4.60m
3:40PM4.70m
3:59AM4.93m
4:24PM5.04m
4:45AM5.19m
5:08PM5.28m
5:31AM5.32m
5:52PM5.40m
6:17AM5.30m
6:38PM5.39m
7:05AM5.15m
7:26PM5.24m
Low Tide
8:40AM0.94m
9:01PM0.96m
9:28AM0.61m
9:49PM0.59m
10:13AM0.32m
10:35PM0.27m
10:58AM0.12m
11:21PM0.04m
11:43AM0.04m
00:08AM-0.06m
12:29PM0.08m
00:57AM-0.01m
1:17PM0.24m
1:48AM0.17m
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rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:35
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9:46
9:47
9:49
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:53
3
1
2
5
3
8
1
1
Temp °C
12
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
11
12
13
12
13
13
13
14
15
15
15
15
3
2
2
2
2
4
5
6
6
7
8
8
6
7
7
8
8
10
10
11
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
0.1
S
13
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
W
15
1.1
W
14
2.1
W
12
2.1
W
12
2.1
W
12
0.8
WNW
11
2.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
2
2
9
8
8
638
454
3
230
165
110
94
153
442
1342
1236
1166
158
1108
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
16
0.4
W
14
0.6
W
12
Energy kJ
10
10
8
7
3
3
5
58
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
Energy kJ
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
7
1.5
W
11
0.8
SSW
4
2.4
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
10
Energy kJ
342
824
1055
1060
888
392
69
525
26
909
1216
1346
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
498
890
97
495
378
2
41
37
28
2
285
20
35
495
101
103
101
381
123
30
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Finistere - Brittany
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Anse de Cabestan Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Anse de Cabestan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anse de Cabestan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anse de Cabestan 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 (Anse de Cabestan) 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 Anse de Cabestan 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Finistere - Brittany? If you are looking for accommodation near Anse de Cabestan, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Finistere - Brittany, consider staying in Douarnenez which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Finistere - Brittany where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Camaret-sur-Mer which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Quimper, Brest and Loctudy.

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