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
15.0° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cap Frehel in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 26th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 26th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 1st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.7
NW
4
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
96
88
66
42
39
19
18
8
8
7
12
26
32
20
69
64
127
104
98
199
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
E
15
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
10
W
10
ENE
10
NE
10
SE
5
WNW
10
N
5
WNW
5
E
5
N
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
NNE
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
4:57PM8.05m
5:18AM8.22m
5:45PM8.40m
6:04AM8.51m
6:25PM8.74m
6:44AM8.79m
7:03PM9.04m
7:21AM9.03m
7:38PM9.27m
7:57AM9.20m
8:13PM9.41m
8:32AM9.26m
8:47PM9.44m
Low Tide
10:55AM2.71m
11:26PM2.82m
11:53AM2.52m
00:20AM2.51m
12:40PM2.29m
1:04AM2.19m
1:21PM2.07m
1:42AM1.91m
1:57PM1.90m
2:18AM1.70m
2:32PM1.78m
2:52AM1.59m
3:07PM1.75m
3:28AM1.58m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:55
9:57
9:59
10:00
10:00
10:01
10:02
3
Temp °C
25
31
30
25
31
27
21
28
27
21
21
21
21
26
20
16
18
17
18
21
22
25
30
29
24
30
27
20
28
26
22
20
21
22
26
18
13
16
16
17
21
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
9
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
Energy kJ
94
96
88
66
42
39
19
18
8
8
7
12
26
8
17
69
64
127
104
98
199
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
13
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
N
3
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
8
0.5
NW
4
0.3
NW
4
Energy kJ
4
3
7
1
5
5
10
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
2
0.3
SE
2
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
NNW
3
0.2
N
3
0.3
N
3
0.5
NW
8
0.7
NW
4
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
SW
2
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
1
32
20
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
5
5
5
55
14
83
83
136
164
159
136
56
55
5
98
98
175
5
5
5
55
Best forecast wave conditions in Cote d'Armor - Brittany
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
6
7
9
6
9
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
7
4
4
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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