Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 15 Sep 2025 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
16.8° C
(Which is 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anse de Cabestan in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 15th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
!
2
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
W
4.5
W
4
W
3
W
2.4
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.7
W
2.2
W
2.2
W
2
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.2
WSW
1.7
W
1.9
WNW
1.5
W
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)13131312121110101213121110109999878
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)58986372487224951575757452546147116171141757443356300243430572258294226
Wind
(km/h)
40
W
40
W
30
W
20
W
15
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
10
S
5
WSW
5
WSW
15
S
25
SSW
40
WSW
45
WSW
45
WSW
45
W
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:14AM
3.85
12:15AM
3.59
1:03PM
3.75
2:03AM
3.67
2:34PM
3.98
3:14AM
3.98
3:34PM
4.34
4:02AM
4.31
4:18PM
4.66
4:41AM
4.60
4:54PM
4.91
5:14AM
4.82
5:26PM
5.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:51PM
1.48
6:32AM
1.68
7:32PM
1.50
8:08AM
1.56
8:54PM
1.24
9:17AM
1.24
9:50PM
0.91
10:06AM
0.90
10:32PM
0.61
10:46AM
0.62
11:08PM
0.38
11:20AM
0.41
11:40PM
0.24
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise7:54--7:54--7:56--7:58--7:58--8:00--8:02--
Sunset-8:31--8:30--8:27--8:24--8:22--8:21--8:19-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------------------122
Temp. °C151615161616161616161717171818181615141414
Feels °C (?)79913131412131415141517171815127546
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  1. weather stationWind Update Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at Anse de Cabestan (severe gales from the W at Tréfuntec 27 km from Anse de Cabestan). A 4.1m groundswell from the W is too big for here

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76 km/h
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16.8
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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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