Cap Frehel Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.69° N 2.32° W

Cap Frehel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cap Frehel sea temperature is
19.7°C
2.8° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NW swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with WNW swell.

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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cap Frehel in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into what's on the cards for our local stretch. I've got to be honest with you, the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one to swallow. We've got a real dry spell to work through before anything even looks remotely interesting.

Right now, it’s all about waiting. The first few days are looking pretty grim. There’s some tiny, weak swell on the table but the winds are just all wrong, chewing up the surface and making it a battle rather than a pleasure. The water temperature is sitting at a very unusual 68°, which is about 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be warm if you decide to paddle out, but the surf just isn’t there.

We’re looking at a solid gap from now until the morning of Sunday, September 20th, before anything gets even close to being worth a look. That’s a long stretch of poor conditions and low energy.

Sunday, September 20th is where we finally see a glimmer of hope. The wind is set to go glassy on the Sunday morning, which is a huge plus for clean conditions. The swell is a tiny 0.7 ft from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is weak (88). It’s not going to be a classic, just surfable waves with very ordinary conditions. The combined energy is weak (88), so don't expect much push. It’s more of a paddle and a trim than a proper session.

Monday, September 21st is the one to circle. The morning looks like the standout window across the entire forecast. We’ll have a clean, light offshore breeze from the East and a 2 ft swell from the WNW. The period is a solid 13 seconds, giving it that groundswell feel, and the energy is moderate (109). For a spot like Cap Frehel, this light offshore wind and longer period will make it your best bet. The surfable waves are still ordinary, but it's the cleanest and most promising window we have.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Tuesday the 22nd morning has glassy conditions but the swell drops off to 1 ft, so there’s nothing to ride. From there, it’s a long run of tiny, weak swell with onshore winds or messy conditions right through to the end of the month. The only other slight glimmer is the morning of Saturday, September 26th, with a light offshore wind again, but the swell is only 1 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period and weak energy (46). It's a morning for a longboard if you're desperate.

Overall, this is a real testing period. We have one decent window on Monday the 21st with clean conditions, and that's the pick of the bunch. The rest of the time, you’re better off checking the wind forecasts for a kite session if you're into that sort of thing, because the swell for paddling just isn't here. Forecasts can always change, so keep an eye out, but right now, patience is the name of the game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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WNW
9
0.4
WNW
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0.3
WNW
8
1.1
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5
1.2
NW
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0.7
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WNW
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WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
26
14
49
73
262
328
263
88
50
226
211
342
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125
33
97
88
88
129
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
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NNW
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High Tide
10:03PM10.46m
10:19AM10.13m
10:35PM9.84m
10:51AM9.50m
11:07PM9.08m
11:23AM8.74m
11:40PM8.23m
11:57AM7.92m
00:19AM7.37m
12:42PM7.10m
1:21AM6.57m
2:18PM6.46m
3:46AM6.29m
Low Tide
4:20PM0.48m
4:36AM0.69m
4:50PM0.98m
5:05AM1.33m
5:20PM1.62m
5:35AM2.05m
5:52PM2.34m
6:08AM2.81m
6:30PM3.10m
6:50AM3.54m
7:25PM3.80m
7:57AM4.15m
8:55PM4.23m
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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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