Surf Forecasts:
Cap Frehel surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NW swell with 44 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap Frehel this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cap Frehel in the next 16 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Cap Frehel region over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. We’re looking at a real flat spell kicking things off, with barely a ripple to get excited about. The first few days are all tiny, weak swells with poor conditions, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. There’s a long gap of very small surf ahead, with nothing really building until later in the second week.
The water temperature is sitting at 68°F, which is a notable 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a nice surprise for a dip, but it won’t help the waves.
The only real highlight I can see is a potential window around Thursday, August 20th. The swell picks up a touch to 2ft from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (67). That’s not huge, but it’s the best we’ve got. The morning sees a gentle cross-onshore breeze, which will keep it fairly choppy but surfable. For a spot that’s exposed to the W, this direction is workable. Don’t expect perfection, but it’s the only session worth considering.
Cap Frehel itself is a reef break, intermediate-level, and it’s fairly consistent when there’s swell. But this time around, it’s a waiting game. The crowds are a given here – always busy – so don’t expect a quiet peak.
For the rest of the run, it’s a whole lot of tiny, weak swell with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The morning of August 19th has a glassy moment, but the swell is only 0.7ft, so it’s a flat calm. Not worth getting wet for.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The only real chance to get a few small, clean-ish waves is on the morning of the 20th of August. After that, it drops off again. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NW 4 | N 3 | NE 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:01PM8.64m | 1:30AM8.38m | 2:08PM8.10m | 2:49AM7.88m | 3:35PM7.87m | 4:21AM7.85m | 5:01PM8.18m | 5:40AM8.33m | 6:10PM8.87m | 6:43AM9.05m | 7:06PM9.67m | 7:35AM9.75m | 7:54PM10.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:28PM2.39m | 7:57AM2.56m | 8:32PM2.84m | 9:12AM3.00m | 10:03PM3.03m | 10:52AM3.03m | 11:46PM2.64m | 12:24PM2.48m | 1:02AM1.82m | 1:28PM1.69m | 1:57AM0.96m | 2:18PM0.96m | 2:43AM0.28m | ||||||||
 | |  | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 43 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | W 5 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | NW 4 | WNW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | N 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | — | N 3 | NE 4 | — | N 2 | NNW 3 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | N 4 |
| kJ | 44 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 12 | — | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 9 | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 285 | 556 | 388 | 533 | 597 | 584 | 174 | 159 | 165 | 175 | 164 | 164 | 173 | 178 | 164 | 586 | 164 | 98 | 277 | 91 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Cote d'Armor - Brittany | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in France | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Cap Frehel surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest