Surf Forecasts:
Guidel Plages surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, W swell with 1,005 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SW 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 (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guidel Plages in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guidel Plages over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Guidel Plages over the next couple of weeks.
First thing to note: the water’s sitting at 65°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
To be brutally honest, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off for quality paddle surfing. The pattern is dominated by moderate to strong onshore and cross-onshore winds, with swell heights bouncing around in the 5ft to 8ft range, but the wind is just ruining any chance of clean waves. There’s a real lumpy, choppy mess out there. The combined energy ramps up significantly, hitting 789 (moderate energy) on Saturday the 29th morning and even a whopping 1552 (strong energy) on Monday the 31st morning, but with the wind howling onshore, it’s a churned-up, blown-out beast. That’s not surfer-friendly; it’s more of a kite session.
The only real glimmer, and I mean a tiny one, comes on Wednesday afternoon, the 26th of August. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the east at 9 mph, the swell is a tiny 2ft from the SSW with a short 6-second period, and the energy is a weak 47. The report says “clean,” so it’s glassy-looking, but it’s barely surfable. It’s an option for a longboard or a float, but don’t expect much punch.
There is one standout that catches my eye, but it’s a long way off. On Tuesday the 8th of September, the afternoon shows a 6ft swell from the WSW with a very long 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1573 (strong). The wind is onshore from the WSW, but the report says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” That long-period groundswell is the kind of energy that can really wrap around points and reefs, but Guidel Plages is a beach and reef setup. A 14-second period is great for power and shape, but at a beach break, it can be a bit straight and tricky to line up. The onshore wind is a bummer, but if the tide lines up, there could be a few clean ones. It’s a promising but uncertain one for the second week.
So, for the next 16 days, the best on offer is a toss-up between the tiny, clean but weak session on the 26th of August for a beginner, or rolling the dice on the long-period swell on the 8th of September. Nothing here is a screaming standout, but that’s coastal life sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
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30 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 152 | 231 | 99 | 329 | 980 | 223 | 566 | 804 | 759 | 517 | 315 | 207 | 270 | 319 | 274 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:40AM3.44m | 4:53PM3.76m | 5:10AM3.66m | 5:22PM3.99m | 5:39AM3.85m | 5:52PM4.17m | 6:09AM4.00m | 6:22PM4.27m | 6:39AM4.08m | 6:53PM4.29m | 7:11AM4.09m | 7:26PM4.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM0.81m | 10:37AM0.74m | 11:02PM0.55m | 11:11AM0.50m | 11:35PM0.32m | 11:44AM0.31m | 00:07AM0.17m | 12:17PM0.19m | 00:39AM0.09m | 12:50PM0.14m | 1:12AM0.10m | 1:24PM0.18m | 1:46AM0.20m | ||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSE 4 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | — | — | WSW 9 |
7 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 32 | 231 | 63 | 329 | 586 | — | — | — | — | 517 | 315 | 158 | — | — | 274 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 12 | W 8 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 6 |
30 | 25 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 33 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | W 8 | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 2 | — | 10 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SE 3 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | — | SW 7 | — | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — |
7 | — | 5 | 19 | 152 | — | 99 | — | 980 | 223 | 566 | 804 | 759 | — | — | 207 | 270 | 319 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 53 | 33 | 400 | 63 | 63 | 0 | 74 | 296 | 63 | 306 | 482 | 12 | 63 | 235 | 204 | 12 | 109 | 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.











