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
12.4° C
(Which is 1.2°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 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 30th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 30th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the NE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, light winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.5
N
3
0.5
NNE
4
0.9
NE
4
1.1
N
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
1
2
2
5
7
21
64
154
159
137
28
40
37
33
32
17
13
22
13
11
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
30
NE
35
NE
40
NE
40
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
25
ESE
20
SSE
25
SW
20
S
25
S
25
SW
30
WSW
25
WNW
20
W
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:40PM7.65m
5:05AM8.07m
5:38PM8.22m
5:57AM8.61m
6:22PM8.80m
6:38AM9.11m
6:59PM9.30m
7:15AM9.51m
7:33PM9.68m
7:49AM9.78m
8:05PM9.92m
8:21AM9.90m
8:37PM9.99m
Low Tide
10:35AM2.93m
11:11PM3.06m
11:47AM2.47m
00:13AM2.49m
12:39PM1.96m
1:00AM1.95m
1:19PM1.55m
1:37AM1.51m
1:54PM1.26m
2:11AM1.21m
2:25PM1.12m
2:42AM1.06m
2:55PM1.11m
3:12AM1.05m
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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6:58
6:56
6:54
6:52
6:52
6:50
6:48
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9:15
9:16
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:23
1
6
3
4
2
2
1
Temp °C
14
18
18
14
16
15
11
12
11
10
14
15
14
18
15
14
15
15
12
11
11
12
16
16
11
12
10
5
5
3
2
10
12
10
14
13
10
9
11
5
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.3
NE
3
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.9
NNE
5
0.3
NW
16
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
NW
4
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
1
2
2
2
1
1
21
35
59
51
42
40
6
33
32
11
3
22
13
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
N
10
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
NW
15
0.2
N
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
4
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
28
12
37
2
17
13
1
10
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
W
11
Energy kJ
2
5
1
1
6
5
12
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.5
NNE
4
0.9
NE
4
1.1
N
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.8
E
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.3
SE
2
0.3
SSE
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.3
NE
3
Energy kJ
5
7
21
64
154
159
137
22
18
1
1
4
5
1
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
2
1
1
Distance (km)
134
167
134
134
134
134
157
157
341
237
157
14
5
55
84
100
258
98
585
485
98
Best forecast wave conditions in Cote d'Armor - Brittany
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
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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