Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 03 Mar 2026 CET
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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
11.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anse de Cabestan this week:

The surf forecast for Anse de Cabestan over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anse de Cabestan in the next 12 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 3rd Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 7th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 7th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse de Cabestan over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
!
2
4
2
0
1
2
1
3
2
3
3
!
!
!
!
4
4
4
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
2.5
W
2
W
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
3.5
W
4
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.8
W
1.7
W
1.8
W
Period(s) (?)141312111114121211131313181716141413131213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)386925421054493338293575547143913051989162482219774507634192805168210288191077
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
20
N
30
N
30
N
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
ENE
10
NNW
15
E
10
ENE
10
NW
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:54PM
5.08
5:09AM
5.37
5:28PM
5.16
5:42AM
5.36
6:00PM
5.14
6:14AM
5.23
6:30PM
5.01
6:44AM
4.99
6:59PM
4.80
7:14AM
4.67
7:29PM
4.51
7:46AM
4.31
8:01PM
4.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:50AM
0.08
11:02PM
0.14
11:25AM
-0.01
11:37PM
0.08
11:58AM
0.03
12:11AM
0.14
12:30PM
0.18
12:43AM
0.31
1:01PM
0.43
1:15AM
0.58
1:31PM
0.76
1:48AM
0.91
2:04PM
1.12
2:24AM
1.28
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise7:56--7:54--7:52--7:50--7:48--7:46--7:43--
Sunset-7:04--7:06--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:12--7:13-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------14-1--------
Temp. °C1315131314131212111099121212141615151615
Feels °C (?)1012108101088843411109121512141512
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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 12 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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