Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 15 Oct 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
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Wednesday (Oct 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anse de Cabestan in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 15) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 15th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 15th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 21st Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
WSW
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.6
SE
0.3
WSW
0.4
SW
0.5
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
2
WSW
2.3
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)11111412121110698101211109889999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)154112163196139351819152158106198173497257515854651395421
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
5
NE
25
ENE
25
E
5
E
25
E
25
E
15
SSE
25
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
40
SW
30
SW
35
WSW
35
W
35
WSW
20
SW
25
NNE
30
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossonononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:54PM
3.79
1:51AM
3.68
2:17PM
4.00
2:55AM
3.97
3:12PM
4.28
3:39AM
4.27
3:53PM
4.53
4:15AM
4.53
4:27PM
4.73
4:46AM
4.73
4:58PM
4.86
5:15AM
4.87
5:28PM
4.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:20PM
1.46
7:51AM
1.55
8:34PM
1.23
8:55AM
1.27
9:25PM
0.96
9:42AM
0.98
10:05PM
0.71
10:19AM
0.73
10:39PM
0.53
10:53AM
0.54
11:10PM
0.41
11:24AM
0.42
11:40PM
0.37
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise8:36--8:37--8:38--8:41--8:41--8:44--8:45--
Sunset-7:30--7:29--7:27--7:24--7:22--7:21--7:19-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------3812-317-
Temp. °C131816131917121716111515161615151515141414
Feels °C (?)101611817157141459111481010999118
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Brittany - Finistere

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Anse de Cabestan (fresh winds from the ENE at Tréfuntec 27 km from Anse de Cabestan). 0.8m 11s groundswell from the W to make surfable waves.

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35 km/h
ENE
0.0
16.0
Air / Water (°C)
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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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