Anse de Cabestan surf break

Anse de Cabestan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 16 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
10.7° 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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 17th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 17th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 22nd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
!
!
4
4
3
2
1
2
!
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
3.5
SSW
1.3
W
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)16161514131211101019161616151491317161513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)738188045872399720431092599347338587652566504523381824401767551108861014749181951
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
15
SW
10
S
10
SE
15
NE
15
ENE
5
ESE
0
ESE
10
NW
10
S
20
SE
30
S
40
SSE
30
SSW
35
SSE
50
SSE
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
S
40
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossonononcross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:47AM
4.32
4:07PM
4.29
4:23AM
4.58
4:42PM
4.50
4:58AM
4.80
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:40PM
1.15
10:06AM
0.98
10:19PM
0.92
10:43AM
0.75
10:55PM
0.71
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
Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise--9:02--9:00--9:00--8:59--8:59--8:57--8:56
Sunset5:52--5:53--5:55--5:57--5:59--6:00--6:00--
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
21--11-3--1--3-643341
Temp. °C101011119910101010101010101010101110109
Feels °C (?)457866997732123346440
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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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