
Surf Forecasts:
Guidel Plages surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, W swell with 792 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guidel Plages over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the surf for Guidel Plages. It’s a beach and reef setup that's very consistent, so there’s always something moving out there, but that doesn’t mean it’s always worth a paddle. The water’s sitting at about 66°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Not a big deal, but you might not need the thickest suit.
The start of this stretch is pretty rough. Friday morning kicks off with a weak, short-period swell and a cross-onshore breeze that’s got things all chopped up. The energy is weak, around 120, and it’s just not doing anything for us. Friday afternoon is more of the same, wind picking up, making it a write-off.
Then things get interesting. Saturday morning is the standout of the whole period. A new W swell fills in with a proper 13-second period, pushing the energy up to 466. It’s chest to head-high at 3.9ft and with a light cross-offshore E wind, it’s going to be clean and glassy. This is the one to get out for. The waves will have some push to them, and the offshore breeze will keep the faces nice and lined up. This is as good as it gets.
Saturday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and kills the vibe. Sunday is small and the cross-off wind isn't enough to make the weak energy worthwhile. There’s a pulse of longer-period groundswell on Monday, but the cross-onshore wind ruins it. The energy jumps to 666 Monday afternoon with waves hitting 4.9ft, but it’ll be a messy, blown-out 4.9ft. Too big for beginners and not clean enough for anyone else. The wind doesn't really give us a break until the following Saturday.
Keep an eye on Sunday the 13th. The wind turns offshore in the morning, and the swell is small, but it’s clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. There’s also a moment on the 13th afternoon with glassy conditions, but again, the swell is tiny.
The second week looks lean. The energy stays weak, and the winds are mostly onshore or too strong to make the small swell rideable. There is a slight uptick on Friday the 18th with a cross-offshore wind and a bit more size, but the period is short and it’s a marginal call. The following Saturday has a fresh offshore wind but the swell is too small to get excited about.
So, bottom line: don't waste your time this week except for the Saturday morning window. That’s the standout. After that, the surf goes quiet for a long stretch. It's a bit of a blank run, but this spot is consistent, so it shouldn’t stay this poor for too long. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, make that Saturday morning session count.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
116 | 143 | 198 | 466 | 368 | 191 | 94 | 67 | 40 | 415 | 666 | 497 | 356 | 251 | 496 | 329 | 235 | 103 | 126 | 232 | 270 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:59AM3.38m | 10:37PM3.18m | 11:19AM3.16m | 00:22AM2.99m | 1:13PM3.16m | 2:13AM3.13m | 2:43PM3.45m | 3:23AM3.43m | 3:43PM3.82m | 4:14AM3.74m | 4:30PM4.14m | 4:56AM4.00m | 5:11PM4.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:37PM1.04m | 5:13AM1.21m | 6:03PM1.19m | 6:43AM1.28m | 7:36PM1.09m | 8:08AM1.11m | 8:52PM0.80m | 9:14AM0.79m | 9:49PM0.45m | 10:06AM0.45m | 10:37PM0.14m | 10:50AM0.17m | 11:18PM-0.06m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | S 14 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 13 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 14 | W 12 | — | WSW 9 |
116 | 4 | 198 | 466 | 368 | 191 | 94 | 67 | 40 | 415 | 666 | 497 | 356 | 14 | 211 | 196 | 235 | 4 | 3 | — | 270 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WSW 17 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — |
4 | 4 | 64 | — | — | — | — | 40 | 30 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — |
— | 143 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | 251 | 496 | 329 | 140 | 103 | 126 | 232 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 100 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 34 | 33 | 63 | 12 | 12 | 74 | 12 | 52 | 109 | 12 | 12 | 63 | 206 | 335 | 348 | 12 |
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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.










