Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 18 Apr 2026 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
12.5° 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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anse de Cabestan in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 19th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 19th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 22nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse de Cabestan over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Thu night).

Sat
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
1.1
W
1.3
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)11101010101010131413141313121111111111109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7955453711271177048126432560119668339817737342744440830317394
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNW
20
NNE
20
ENE
10
WSW
25
E
30
E
20
ESE
30
E
35
ESE
30
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
15
ESE
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:12PM
5.48
6:33AM
5.48
6:53PM
5.44
7:15AM
5.29
7:35PM
5.24
8:01AM
4.96
8:22PM
4.92
8:52AM
4.53
9:16PM
4.52
9:53AM
4.08
10:24PM
4.15
11:15AM
3.76
11:54PM
3.93
12:53PM
3.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:25AM
-0.13
12:46PM
-0.06
1:08AM
-0.06
1:28PM
0.15
1:54AM
0.17
2:14PM
0.48
2:45AM
0.52
3:07PM
0.88
3:46AM
0.91
4:11PM
1.26
5:00AM
1.23
5:31PM
1.51
6:27AM
1.36
Sat
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11
Sunset9:12--9:13--9:14--9:15--9:16--9:19--9:20--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C111110141411151510151611171613181811151310
Feels °C (?)6561213510101811311117141551176
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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.

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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