Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 22 Dec 2025 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
12.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)
Nearby Cam: 9km away, Webcam Baie des Trépassés et Pointe du Raz


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 (Dec 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 23rd Dec)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 23rd Dec)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 22nd Dec)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 0°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
3
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.4
W
2.3
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.3
W
0.5
W
0.5
WSW
0.6
W
0.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)141412121114131513121212111112111412131216
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31882058159897259912997266065812951841399260726137729598146
Wind
(km/h)
60
SE
45
SSE
20
SW
15
SSE
15
E
25
NE
40
NE
40
NE
40
NE
40
E
25
E
20
E
30
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossoncrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:04PM
4.52
6:20AM
4.74
6:40PM
4.47
6:56AM
4.68
7:18PM
4.38
7:35AM
4.58
7:59PM
4.27
8:18AM
4.46
8:47PM
4.15
9:08AM
4.31
9:43PM
4.04
10:08AM
4.18
10:50PM
3.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:06PM
0.69
12:16AM
0.77
12:41PM
0.73
12:51AM
0.83
1:18PM
0.79
1:29AM
0.93
1:58PM
0.88
2:11AM
1.05
2:43PM
0.97
2:59AM
1.17
3:36PM
1.07
3:57AM
1.28
4:36PM
1.14
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Sunrise9:04--9:06--9:06--9:06--9:07--9:07--9:07--
Sunset-5:27--5:28--5:28--5:29--5:30--5:30--5:30-
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
12-------------------
Temp. °C11111211129776125665796878
Feels °C (?)128894-2-3-4-8-5-2-1-1-2-11-1201
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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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