Cap Frehel Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.69° N 2.32° W

Issued: 7 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cap Frehel sea temperature is
18.5° 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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NE swell with 236 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got for the Cap Frehel region.

Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, we’re in a bit of a dry spell. The swell is tiny and the wind is mostly a mess. It’s a tough stretch with no real standout days. The first decent-looking surf doesn’t show up until Tuesday, the 21st of July, and even then, it’s only marginal.

The first week is pretty much a write-off. From the 6th of July right through to the 18th, we've got flat, weak, and choppy conditions. Swell heights are consistently under 3ft, with short periods mostly below 10 seconds, and the combined energy is weak, often under 100. The wind is nearly always cross-onshore or cross-shore, with speeds up to 28 mph at times, making for lumpy, messy surf. There’s no point in even waxing up.

We do get a brief clean moment on the morning of Wednesday the 15th of July, with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is just 0.7ft—hardly worth the paddle.

Then, around the 19th and 20th, the swell starts to bump up a little, but the wind is still onshore or cross-shore, keeping things choppy and poor.

The only day that even hints at a surf is Tuesday, the 21st of July. The morning session at Cap Frehel shows a 4ft swell from the WNW, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 280. The wind is from the E at 16 mph, giving us a clean, cross-offshore breeze. The water temperature is not listed for that date, so I can’t tell you if it’s warmer or colder than average. It’s still fairly small and the energy is only moderate, so it’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the only window we have. The afternoon turns cross-shore and messier.

So, if you’re desperate for a paddle, set your alarm for that Tuesday morning. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the one chance for a clean wave. The crowds here are listed as ‘always,’ so expect company.

Overall, it's a long, slow period with no proper standouts. This spot doesn't look like it's firing anytime soon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri morning, strong winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
1.5
NNE
5
1.4
NE
5
1.4
NNE
5
1.7
NNE
6
1.9
NE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
13
14
6
19
18
35
35
36
32
34
31
29
27
117
94
106
194
236
138
138
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
NW
15
N
15
WNW
10
N
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
NE
25
N
15
NE
15
NE
30
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
40
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
45
NE
40
NE
30
NE
40
NE
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
5:14PM8.68m
5:47AM8.85m
6:16PM9.25m
6:47AM9.39m
7:12PM9.85m
Low Tide
6:55AM1.94m
7:14PM2.34m
7:41AM2.17m
8:05PM2.54m
8:35AM2.40m
9:07PM2.67m
9:42AM2.55m
10:23PM2.63m
11:02AM2.48m
11:46PM2.28m
12:22PM2.12m
1:00AM1.67m
1:29PM1.56m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:13
10:13
10:12
10:12
10:10
10:09
10:09
10:08
 mm
Temp °C
25
23
25
23
22
24
23
23
28
27
24
30
28
23
27
24
20
23
21
17
20
Feels °C
22
22
22
19
21
21
21
22
24
25
23
26
22
20
22
17
16
15
13
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
14
13
14
6
19
18
35
35
36
32
34
31
14
11
19
9
8
3
3
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.3
NW
4
0.4
WNW
9
0.1
W
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
4
2
28
3
14
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
2
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.6
N
3
0.7
NE
4
0.6
E
3
0.6
NE
3
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
1.5
NNE
5
1.4
NE
5
1.4
NNE
5
1.7
NNE
6
1.9
NE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
Energy kJ
1
1
3
4
2
8
18
7
9
29
27
117
94
106
194
236
138
138
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)
56
164
274
99
91
56
91
55
55
14
111
55
91
136
251
261
272
269
599
283
512
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
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
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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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