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Anse de Cabestan Surf Forecast
/ Brittany – Finistere (75 surf breaks) /
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Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anse de Cabestan in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (May 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse de Cabestan over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | |
1440 | 1379 | 1027 | 865 | 359 | 778 | 763 | 670 | 3699 | 2576 | 1356 | 711 | 466 | 452 | 807 | 671 | 431 | 312 | 331 | 245 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:52PM5.40m | 6:17AM5.30m | 6:38PM5.39m | 7:05AM5.15m | 7:26PM5.24m | 7:55AM4.88m | 8:16PM4.99m | 8:48AM4.54m | 9:12PM4.67m | 9:49AM4.20m | 10:16PM4.37m | 10:59AM3.94m | 11:29PM4.14m | 12:17PM3.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:08AM-0.06m | 12:29PM0.08m | 00:57AM-0.01m | 1:17PM0.24m | 1:48AM0.17m | 2:08PM0.49m | 2:43AM0.45m | 3:03PM0.79m | 3:43AM0.75m | 4:04PM1.08m | 4:48AM1.02m | 5:12PM1.29m | 5:58AM1.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 |
 | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:59 | 10:00 |
— | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 17 |
7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 15 | WSW 15 | W 9 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
 kJ | 1440 | 1379 | 1027 | 865 | 359 | 5 | 21 | 670 | 3699 | 2576 | 1356 | 711 | 466 | 452 | 807 | 671 | 431 | 312 | 331 | 245 | 183 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | SSE 5 | — | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 181 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 4 | — | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | 186 | — | — | 12 | 271 | 778 | 763 | 104 | — | — | — | 9 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 9 | — | 11 | — | 19 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 495 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 286 | 495 | 506 | 384 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 59 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 20 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Finistere - Brittany | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in France | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 16 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.
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