Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 06 Jan 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
10.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)
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 Thursday (Jan 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anse de Cabestan in the next 12 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 8th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 8th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 8th Jan)21ft (6.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the E by Sat night).

Tue
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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2
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NW
1.1
WSW
2
WNW
2
WNW
3
W
3
W
4
WSW
6
W
4.5
W
5
W
5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.2
W
1.8
SW
2
W
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)65788991312121312121179912111413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)58504005111141133125151177662486727754739342400117229569510552164205345334242
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
35
W
40
NNW
30
WNW
40
W
45
WSW
70
SW
60
WNW
55
WNW
55
NW
50
NW
40
NNW
30
NNW
20
SE
55
SSE
40
S
30
SW
35
SSW
55
SSW
35
SSW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:51PM
4.89
7:09AM
5.12
7:33PM
4.66
7:51AM
4.83
8:15PM
4.39
8:33AM
4.48
8:59PM
4.10
9:19AM
4.12
9:49PM
3.83
10:12AM
3.79
10:49PM
3.62
11:19AM
3.56
12:04AM
3.54
12:39PM
3.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:02AM
0.36
1:32PM
0.33
1:45AM
0.59
2:15PM
0.62
2:29AM
0.88
3:00PM
0.94
3:16AM
1.19
3:47PM
1.25
4:08AM
1.48
4:40PM
1.52
5:10AM
1.69
5:44PM
1.69
6:22AM
1.76
Tue
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Sunrise--9:07--9:07--9:06--9:06--9:04--9:04--9:03
Sunset5:39--5:40--5:42--5:44--5:45--5:45--5:46--
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Rain (mm)
-4-383433241--382-363
Temp. °C910101212131299999999121212131311
Feels °C (?)313343-1-5-4-4-3-11-1-3575248
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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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