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Cap Frehel Surf Forecast
/ Brittany – Cote d'Armor (9 surf breaks) /
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Cap Frehel surfForecast / Brittany – Cote d'Armor / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cap Frehel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cap Frehel sea temperature is
13.1° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap Frehel this week:
The surf forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cap Frehel in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 5 | NE 5 | WNW 12 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 3 | NW 6 | |
85 | 48 | 28 | 39 | 35 | 33 | 16 | 32 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:59PM9.30m | 7:15AM9.51m | 7:33PM9.68m | 7:49AM9.78m | 8:05PM9.92m | 8:21AM9.90m | 8:37PM9.99m | 8:53AM9.85m | 9:08PM9.89m | 9:25AM9.64m | 9:39PM9.63m | 9:57AM9.28m | 10:11PM9.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM1.55m | 1:37AM1.51m | 1:54PM1.26m | 2:11AM1.21m | 2:25PM1.12m | 2:42AM1.06m | 2:55PM1.11m | 3:12AM1.05m | 3:25PM1.24m | 3:42AM1.20m | 3:56PM1.49m | 4:14AM1.48m | 4:27PM1.85m | 4:47AM1.88m | |||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
6 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 15 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 3 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — |
 kJ | 30 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 35 | 33 | 16 | 32 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | N 6 | NW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | W 6 | NW 10 | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 30 | 30 | 11 | 39 | 12 | 11 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 28 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 85 | 48 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 31 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 157 | 136 | 157 | 91 | 55 | 5 | 56 | 111 | 83 | 56 | 89 | 164 | 449 | 179 | 179 | 136 | 164 | 164 | 274 | 173 | 177 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Cote d'Armor - Brittany | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cap Frehel Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cap Frehel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cap Frehel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cap Frehel 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 (Cap Frehel) 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 Cap Frehel 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 Cote d'Armor - Brittany? If you are looking for accommodation near Cap Frehel, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cote d'Armor - Brittany, consider staying in Saint Malo which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Cote d'Armor - Brittany where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cancale which is 33 km (20 miles) away, Saint-Brieuc, Paimpol and Granville.
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