Cap Frehel surfForecast / Brittany – Cote d'Armor / France

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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 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
862
595
317
158
109
65
74
70
62
40
35
37
33
19
16
22
49
64
108
99
93
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
5
NNW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
SSE
5
ESE
10
NNE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
NNE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
NNE
5
ENE
10
N
10
NNW
15
ENE
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:24AM10.11m
10:45PM10.06m
11:15AM9.39m
11:37PM9.35m
12:12PM8.63m
00:39AM8.63m
1:22PM8.00m
1:53AM8.08m
2:43PM7.70m
3:14AM7.88m
3:58PM7.77m
4:24AM7.97m
4:57PM8.05m
Low Tide
5:05PM1.10m
5:35AM1.00m
5:57PM1.68m
6:30AM1.59m
6:54PM2.27m
7:30AM2.15m
7:57PM2.75m
8:36AM2.57m
9:07PM3.03m
9:47AM2.75m
10:20PM3.04m
10:55AM2.71m
11:26PM2.82m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:49
9:50
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:55
1
Temp °C
16
18
17
15
22
22
20
26
26
21
24
24
22
26
25
21
24
24
21
23
22
13
15
16
13
20
21
19
26
26
20
23
24
21
25
23
20
22
23
21
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
Energy kJ
862
595
317
158
109
65
74
70
62
40
35
37
33
19
16
17
18
64
108
99
93
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
4
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NNE
4
Energy kJ
3
22
49
16
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
3
0.8
NNE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.4
ENE
4
Energy kJ
3
2
16
12
6
13
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
98
5
5
5
5
5
5
14
55
14
55
62
55
55
62
91
62
5
55
55
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Cote d'Armor - Brittany
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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