Cap Frehel Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.69° N 2.32° W

Cap Frehel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cap Frehel sea temperature is
19.5° C
1.9° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with 46 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 29th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the 16-day window for the Cap Frehel area. I’ve got to be straight with you: it’s a rough stretch. The first recommendation that’s worth mentioning doesn’t even pop up until Tuesday the 28th of July, and even then, it’s pretty weak. The whole run is a long, sad gap of tiny, messy, mostly onshore junk. There are long gaps of several days where the conditions are just poor, and the only decent looking window is a single morning that’s barely worth a paddle.

Tuesday 28 July is the only real standout, and it’s a very modest one. The morning at Cap Frehel (reef) is the best you’re going to get. We’re looking at a tiny 2 ft swell from the NW, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a weak groundswell, with combined energy a measly 45. The wind is a light breeze from the east, which is a cross-offshore wind, and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 67°. The report says ‘surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,’ and I’m inclined to agree. For a break that’s always crowded, you’ll likely have the place to yourself because it’s so small. It’s clean, but it’s not going to get the heart pumping. This is a beginner session at best, and even then, it’s a long shot for a good ride.

The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. The wind is mostly onshore, cross-on, or just too strong, and the swell is mostly under 2 ft. The period is often short, under 8 seconds, making for weak, choppy waves. Even when the swell shows a bump in height, like on Friday 7 August with a 5 ft lump from the north, the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, and the period is a short 6 seconds – it’s going to be a blown-out mess. The energy values are all low, mostly in the teens or twenties, which is just pathetic. There’s a glassy morning on Saturday 8 August, but the swell is a weak 3 ft with a 5-second period, and the combined energy is only 51. It’s just not enough to do anything with.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, that Tuesday morning is your only hope. It’s a classic case of a spot that rarely breaks with any quality, and this forecast has nothing to offer. It’s a total blank run for surf, and it’s more normal for this area to have long quiet spells. For the rest of it, you’d be better off going for a swim.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Monday
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0.5
NW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
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9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
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8
0.3
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8
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0.6
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3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
34
21
20
18
18
13
13
33
20
23
11
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24
6
3
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10
8
8
8
Wind (km/h)
10
E
25
NNE
10
NNE
10
W
20
NNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
25
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20
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20
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20
NNW
15
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20
NNW
15
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25
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15
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High Tide
7:44PM8.82m
8:05AM8.82m
8:20PM9.32m
8:39AM9.24m
8:53PM9.72m
9:12AM9.57m
9:25PM10.01m
9:44AM9.79m
9:58PM10.15m
10:17AM9.87m
10:31PM10.13m
10:51AM9.81m
11:07PM9.93m
Low Tide
2:07PM2.34m
2:29AM1.89m
2:43PM1.85m
3:04AM1.42m
3:16PM1.46m
3:36AM1.07m
3:48PM1.20m
4:08AM0.87m
4:20PM1.08m
4:39AM0.82m
4:51PM1.11m
5:10AM0.91m
5:24PM1.26m
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Feels °C
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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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