Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 19 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
10.8° 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 Monday (Jan 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anse de Cabestan in the next 12 days are 7.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 19th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 19th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 24th Jan)25ft (7.5m) 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 47mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Sat morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
1.2
W
4
W
3
W
3.5
W
4
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
2.2
W
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
3
W
4
WSW
5.5
WSW
6
WSW
7
SW
7
WSW
6.5
WSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
Period(s) (?)101916161614141313151614131617171717161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29610267385473663885908252416791568994710174348458901357620771271412864324243122161133810073
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
15
W
30
SSW
55
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
60
S
40
SSW
15
S
45
NW
35
W
45
SW
40
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
50
SSE
40
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononononcross-
on
ononononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:18PM
4.53
8:38AM
4.60
9:06PM
4.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:30AM
0.82
2:59PM
0.84
3:21AM
1.05
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise9:00--8:59--8:59--8:57--8:56--8:56--8:55--
Sunset-5:57--5:59--6:00--6:00--6:02--6:04--6:06-
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light rain
rain showers
heavy rain
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light rain
light rain
rain showers
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heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
13119485242-16327654141
Temp. °C101010109111211101010108888991099
Feels °C (?)473-22-1034120-2-1-1-30-1436
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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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