Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 05 Feb 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
10.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Thursday (Feb 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 19s. 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 6.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 5th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 5th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 12th Feb)21ft (6.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wed
11
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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1
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1
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1
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
SW
5
SW
4.5
SW
4
WSW
3
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
5
WSW
7
WSW
7
WSW
Period(s) (?)101216171615141413121211131110101716121416
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21073082648190268258847510986880953972548142510832138193314122108126991065273321953622933
Wind
(km/h)
40
SW
30
S
15
SSE
20
SW
40
WSW
45
SW
55
SSW
50
WSW
35
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
15
S
40
S
30
SE
25
WSW
25
W
25
SSW
50
WSW
50
WSW
55
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:43AM
5.25
7:03PM
4.89
7:18AM
4.98
7:37PM
4.65
7:52AM
4.64
8:10PM
4.35
8:27AM
4.25
8:47PM
4.03
9:06AM
3.86
9:31PM
3.70
9:58AM
3.50
10:36PM
3.42
11:24AM
3.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:38AM
0.18
1:03PM
0.19
1:15AM
0.38
1:38PM
0.46
1:51AM
0.67
2:13PM
0.80
2:28AM
1.01
2:50PM
1.16
3:10AM
1.37
3:33PM
1.52
4:01AM
1.70
4:31PM
1.83
5:16AM
1.93
5:57PM
1.98
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wed
11
Sunrise-8:41--8:38--8:37--8:36--8:34--8:33--8:32-
Sunset--6:22--6:24--6:27--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:32
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Rain (mm)
42432183---14517-2421
Temp. °C11119111111111111111111111011111112121010
Feels °C (?)3564323137766276643-1-2
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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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