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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 17 Apr 2026 CEST
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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
11.7° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Friday (Apr 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s 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 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 17th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 17th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 17th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
NW
0.7
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
1.3
NNE
1.2
NE
0.4
NW
1.1
NE
1
NE
0.4
NW
0.2
WNW
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.1
W
0.6
NE
Period(s) (?)13121211111110101010551455131354114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23521026919318316388513019746853554944161711211
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
10
SE
15
WNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNE
20
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:10PM
10.98
8:28AM
11.22
8:48PM
11.26
9:08AM
11.29
9:28PM
11.20
9:49AM
11.00
10:09PM
10.80
10:32AM
10.37
10:53PM
10.11
11:20AM
9.48
11:42PM
9.22
12:15PM
8.49
12:44AM
8.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:25PM
0.11
2:44AM
0.07
3:04PM
-0.12
3:23AM
-0.12
3:43PM
-0.03
4:04AM
0.00
4:24PM
0.36
4:47AM
0.44
5:08PM
1.00
5:35AM
1.11
5:58PM
1.79
6:30AM
1.90
6:57PM
2.60
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--
Sunset-9:01--9:04--9:05--9:07--9:07--9:09--9:10-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131616101010912109121191513101513111514
Feels °C (?)91414676652153196286487
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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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