Anse de Cabestan Surf Forecast

/ Brittany – Finistere (75 surf breaks) /

France (410 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (48.01° N 4.60° W)

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Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 Aug 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 17.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 21) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (CEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Fri 22nd Aug)	2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf	5AM (Tue 26th Aug)	10ft (3.0m) 19s
Most Powerful	8AM (Tue 26th Aug)	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. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.
	Thu 21		Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	1	2	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	2	0	0	5	!	!	!	3	2	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W
Period(s) (?)	16	13	12	11	10	9	9	8	8	8	10	9	25	21	18	16	15	13	13	12	13
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	54	146	314	244	162	120	96	64	72	63	217	286	379	4445	9553	7945	4553	2394	1729	1290	1755
Wind (km/h)	NNW	NNE	NNE	NW	NNE	E	NW	ENE	ESE	SW	E	SE	S	N	NNW	NW	NNW	NW	W	SW	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	off	off	cross	off	glass	cross	off	cross- off	on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)	4:31PM 4.68	4:57AM 4.60		5:13PM 4.96		5:35AM 4.81	5:50PM 5.14		6:10AM 4.94	6:24PM 5.21		6:43AM 4.97	6:56PM 5.17		7:13AM 4.92	7:27PM 5.03		7:43AM 4.79	7:57PM 4.79		8:13AM 4.58
Low Tide / height (m)		10:48PM 0.60	11:03AM 0.61		11:30PM 0.35	11:43AM 0.39		12:07AM 0.20	12:19PM 0.28		12:41AM 0.16	12:52PM 0.26		1:14AM 0.23	1:25PM 0.36		1:45AM 0.39	1:57PM 0.54		2:16AM 0.63

	Thu 21		Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27
Sunrise	-	-	7:20	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:24	-	-	7:24	-	-	7:26	-	-	7:28	-	-	7:28
Sunset	9:21	-	-	9:20	-	-	9:17	-	-	9:15	-	-	9:14	-	-	9:12	-	-	9:09	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-
Temp. °C	18	17	16	18	18	18	19	21	22	24	24	24	26	25	18	18	17	17	18	18	17
Feels °C (?)	13	12	15	15	13	17	17	18	20	20	21	19	22	23	16	16	14	17	16	16	13

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Brittany - Finistere

Wind Update The wind is still cross-off at Anse de Cabestan (strong winds from the N at Tréfuntec 27 km from Anse de Cabestan). 0.3m 15s groundswell from the W with a 0.2m 12s groundswell from the WSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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27 km away, 43 min ago

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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.