Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 18 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
10.7° 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 Sunday (Jan 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m 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 12 days are 7.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 1PM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 18th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 19th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 22nd Jan)23ft (7.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, gales from the S by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, near gales from the SSE by Thu night).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
1
0
2
0
0
0
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0
0
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0
0
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.3
W
4
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
7
WSW
6.5
WSW
5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
6
WSW
6.5
WSW
6
WSW
Period(s) (?)131211101019161616151413121717161414151717
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22091095599347294120377515421584848362842508151232789424826122161235712772154692260418473
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
20
NNE
15
N
10
NW
10
SSE
15
SW
30
SSW
60
S
35
WSW
15
SSW
30
WSW
45
WSW
50
SW
45
W
40
W
55
SSE
45
SW
45
SW
45
SSW
55
S
50
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:23AM
4.58
4:42PM
4.50
4:58AM
4.80
5:16PM
4.67
5:31AM
4.97
5:50PM
4.78
6:05AM
5.07
6:24PM
4.82
6:39AM
5.08
6:59PM
4.79
7:15AM
5.01
7:37PM
4.70
7:54AM
4.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:19PM
0.92
10:43AM
0.75
10:55PM
0.71
11:18AM
0.56
11:28PM
0.56
11:52AM
0.43
12:01AM
0.48
12:25PM
0.37
12:34AM
0.46
12:59PM
0.37
1:09AM
0.51
1:34PM
0.45
1:47AM
0.64
2:14PM
0.61
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
Sunrise-9:00--9:00--8:59--8:59--8:57--8:56--8:56-
Sunset--5:55--5:57--5:59--6:00--6:00--6:02--6:04
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C899911111011911121110101010999910
Feels °C (?)5666683-111520012-1-2-1-10
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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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