Cap Frehel Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.69° N 2.32° W

Issued: 1 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cap Frehel sea temperature is
18.4° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Cap Frehel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cap Frehel surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, NNE swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period with NNE swell.

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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cap Frehel in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Frehel over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks for Cap Frehel. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one to write. We've got a full 16-day window, and I'm looking at a lot of flat, weak, and frankly pretty disappointing conditions. The break here is a reef setup, exposed to the west, but the swell just isn't cooperating.

For the first full week, from Saturday the 4th right through to the following Sunday the 12th, it's a grim run. Wave heights are barely ticking over, mostly hovering between 1.0 ft and 2 ft, and the energy in the water is next to nothing. We're talking combined swell energy of just 60 (weak) at best on Saturday morning, dropping to a pathetic 13 (weak) by Tuesday the 7th. To make matters worse, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the north or northwest, turning what little bump there is into a complete mess. The water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is a massive 4°F warmer than usual, a real anomaly for this time of year. But with those tiny, wind-chopped waves, you won't be in the water long enough to notice.

There is a real oddity on Friday the 10th. The afternoon goes glassy with a tiny 3 ft swell from the NNE, but the period is a pathetic 4 seconds. That's straight-up wind swell with no push. Combined energy is only 35 (weak). It's a "poor surf conditions" call from the data, and I have to agree. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.

The second week doesn't get any better. From Monday the 13th through to Sunday the 19th, it's more of the same story. Swell stays below 3 ft, mostly in the 1.0 ft to 2 ft range. The energy nudges up to 70 (weak) on the 12th, but its a messy 3 ft with a short 7-second period and onshore wind. The onshore wind persists, and for the few moments it goes glassy on the 19th, the swell is a tiny 2 ft with a 4-second period from the north.

Honestly, I can't fish out a true standout recommendation here. There isn't one. The only thing remotely close to a window is the brief glass-off on Friday afternoon the 10th and again on Sunday afternoon the 19th, but with such minimal, weak swell, it's barely a ripple. The combined energy never cracks three digits.

It's a blank run, and for this area, it's not entirely abnormal to have such a poor run of tiny, onshore wind swell. Forecasts can change, but for now, there is no surf on offer worth paddling out for. Keep your gear in the shed and wait for a proper west groundswell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.7
N
4
0.7
NE
4
0.3
WNW
9
0.8
NNE
4
0.3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
39
19
18
32
31
30
29
14
13
14
6
18
17
17
16
16
16
16
18
15
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
NW
20
NW
10
N
15
NNW
5
NNW
5
NNE
20
NNE
10
NW
10
N
15
NNW
10
NW
5
NE
20
N
10
ENE
15
NE
35
NNE
20
ENE
15
ESE
5
NE
5
W
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
High Tide
10:39AM9.11m
10:54PM9.37m
11:16AM9.00m
11:32PM9.20m
11:57AM8.83m
00:15AM8.94m
12:44PM8.60m
1:06AM8.63m
1:41PM8.36m
2:09AM8.34m
2:49PM8.21m
3:23AM8.23m
4:04PM8.31m
4:39AM8.41m
Low Tide
5:17PM1.79m
5:39AM1.59m
5:52PM1.94m
6:15AM1.74m
6:30PM2.13m
6:55AM1.94m
7:14PM2.34m
7:41AM2.17m
8:05PM2.54m
8:35AM2.40m
9:07PM2.67m
9:42AM2.55m
10:23PM2.63m
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6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:16
6:16
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10:14
10:14
10:13
10:13
10:12
10:12
10:10
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Temp °C
16
17
18
18
21
21
22
24
23
22
23
22
23
25
25
24
30
28
25
29
30
Feels °C
16
16
16
18
20
20
22
22
20
20
20
19
22
22
22
21
27
22
22
26
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
NW
4
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.8
NNE
5
Energy kJ
59
39
19
7
32
31
30
29
14
13
14
6
18
17
17
16
16
16
16
17
27
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.2
NNW
3
0.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
18
4
1
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.2
N
4
0.3
N
2
0.2
N
3
0.3
N
2
0.2
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.7
N
4
0.7
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.8
NNE
4
0.5
E
4
Energy kJ
1
1
14
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
1
13
16
5
18
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
134
179
134
134
91
83
91
55
91
173
274
99
159
164
137
89
164
165
100
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Cote d'Armor - Brittany
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
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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.

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