
Surf Forecasts:
Guidel Plages surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Guidel Plages this week:
The surf forecast for Guidel Plages over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guidel Plages in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guidel Plages over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a lean one. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, wind-affected surf, and honestly, there’s not a single day that jumps out as a standout. The forecast is basically a long flat spell with a few fleeting moments that might be worth a look if you’re desperate, but don’t get your hopes up.
The only break on the radar is Guidel Plages. It’s a beach and reef setup that’s very consistent for exposure, but the swell energy is weak for the entire 16-day window. The wave energy is mostly in the double digits, ranging from a tiny 7 (weak) up to a moderate 339 (still poor surf quality). The water temp is about 66°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
We start with a total dud. Wednesday the 29th of July and Thursday the 30th are both write-offs. We’re talking 1ft of weak, short-period windswell from the west, with messy cross-onshore winds. The combined energy never gets above 65 (weak). Not worth paddling out.
Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August offer a tiny glimmer. The morning sessions look clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the north and northeast, but the swell is still tiny – 1ft to 1ft. It’s clean, but barely breaking. The afternoon winds turn onshore and lumpy, so the window is tight.
Sunday the 2nd of August morning is the best of a bad bunch. The wind goes light offshore from the ENE, and the swell is a pathetic 1ft from the WSW. It’s clean, but there’s almost no energy (combined energy of 23). You’d be on a longboard, maybe a soft top, just enjoying the sun.
Then we hit another gap. From Monday the 3rd of August through to Saturday the 8th of August, it’s a repeat of the same story: small, weak, and onshore. The afternoons get lumpy and choppy with winds hitting 22 mph. The combined energy ticks up a bit, hitting 120 on the afternoon of Tuesday the 4th, but it’s still poor surf quality, so don’t get excited.
The week of the 9th of August brings a slight bump in size, but it’s a mess. Sunday the 9th sees the biggest swell of the period, hitting 4ft from the west with a combined energy of 339 (moderate). But the wind is a strong cross-onshore at 22-25 mph, making it lumpy and messy. This is a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing one. For the rest of that week and into the next, the swell drops back to 0.7ft to 2ft, with the same cross-onshore wind story. The energy is weak, often below 30.
Bottom line: there’s nothing to recommend here. The entire 16-day forecast is a gap. The conditions are just poor. Keep the board in the van, go for a run, or find a lake. The forecasts can change, but right now, this is a blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 5 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
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24 | 23 | 36 | 22 | 65 | 20 | 20 | 61 | 12 | 19 | 42 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 41 | 80 | 42 | 37 | 70 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:47PM3.87m | 6:05AM3.69m | 6:19PM4.00m | 6:36AM3.77m | 6:50PM4.07m | 7:07AM3.81m | 7:21PM4.08m | 7:39AM3.81m | 7:54PM4.03m | 8:13AM3.76m | 8:29PM3.93m | 8:50AM3.67m | 9:08PM3.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36AM0.61m | 00:02AM0.49m | 12:11PM0.48m | 00:36AM0.39m | 12:45PM0.40m | 1:10AM0.33m | 1:18PM0.38m | 1:43AM0.34m | 1:52PM0.42m | 2:17AM0.40m | 2:28PM0.52m | 2:54AM0.52m | 3:09PM0.66m | 3:37AM0.69m | |||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | W 12 | W 5 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
24 | 23 | 36 | 22 | — | 6 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 42 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 41 | — | 42 | 37 | 43 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 3 | — | W 8 | W 9 | — | W 7 | WSW 10 | — | WNW 5 | — | WSW 11 | WNW 5 | W 6 | — | WNW 4 | — | W 10 | NW 6 |
11 | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | 20 | 6 | — | 10 | 19 | — | 5 | — | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 7 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | SW 5 | — | SW 4 | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | NNW 7 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 15 | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 8 | — | NNE 3 | W 8 | N 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | WSW 2 | NNE 3 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | NE 2 |
— | 1 | 4 | 1 | 65 | — | 1 | 61 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 80 | — | — | 70 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 482 | 0 | 47 | 109 | 47 | 47 | 887 | 75 | 12 | 482 | 75 | 47 | 56 | 32 | 47 | 288 | 44 | 112 | 297 | 47 |
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Information about the Guidel Plages Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Guidel Plages provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Guidel Plages can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Guidel Plages 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 (Guidel Plages) 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 Guidel Plages 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.
Guidel Plages is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Ploemeur. If you plan a holiday in Morbihan - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ploemeur. Ploemeur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










