Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 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
13.7° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anse de Cabestan this week:

The surf forecast for Anse de Cabestan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anse de Cabestan in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1
W
18
1.3
W
16
1.2
W
15
1
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
229
265
244
614
843
653
423
290
242
158
100
91
63
58
59
57
38
36
31
19
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
35
NE
25
E
20
ESE
15
E
20
SE
20
SSE
10
WNW
5
N
10
NW
15
ENE
10
E
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
E
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
SE
20
ENE
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:51PM4.42m
4:06AM4.61m
4:27PM4.64m
4:42AM4.75m
5:00PM4.79m
5:14AM4.82m
5:31PM4.87m
5:46AM4.83m
6:01PM4.89m
6:17AM4.77m
6:31PM4.83m
6:49AM4.64m
7:03PM4.70m
7:22AM4.45m
Low Tide
9:56PM0.85m
10:18AM0.64m
10:35PM0.65m
10:53AM0.52m
11:10PM0.51m
11:26AM0.46m
11:43PM0.45m
11:58AM0.48m
00:16AM0.47m
12:30PM0.56m
00:50AM0.56m
1:02PM0.72m
1:23AM0.73m
1:36PM0.92m
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heavy rain
light rain
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part cloud
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7:03
7:01
7:01
6:58
6:58
6:56
6:54
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9:25
9:27
9:29
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:34
9:36
1
19
3
1
7
1
1
4
Temp °C
16
13
14
16
15
15
16
15
14
15
16
14
14
13
13
14
15
14
15
14
13
10
6
10
13
12
12
13
15
14
14
13
11
13
10
13
14
13
13
14
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1
W
18
1.3
W
16
1.2
W
15
1
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
165
229
265
244
614
843
653
423
290
242
158
100
91
63
58
59
57
38
36
31
19
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
6
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
SSE
6
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
Energy kJ
18
16
11
8
186
126
126
123
80
142
91
50
31
18
8
2
5
7
7
7
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
W
21
0.2
NNW
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.2
N
3
0.3
WSW
8
0.1
W
5
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
NW
4
Energy kJ
17
7
34
4
9
2
1
1
14
1
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
6
0.8
NNE
4
0.3
ENE
3
0.5
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.8
SE
4
0.3
N
3
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
2
Energy kJ
31
14
2
10
5
23
1
1
7
6
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
4
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
191
191
16
8
0
8
21
2
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
21
504
21
493
Best forecast wave conditions in Finistere - Brittany
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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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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