
Surf Forecasts:
Guidel Plages surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guidel Plages in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guidel Plages over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening at Guidel Plages. I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. The forecast is a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and messy wind, with only a few fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle, but nothing that’s going to get your heart racing.
The first real chance to get wet won’t come until Thursday morning, the 9th of July. That morning, a light 2ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds, will be accompanied by a moderate offshore breeze from the northeast at 12 mph. The water is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no shock there. That offshore wind will clean things up, but the swell is just too weak to get excited about – the combined energy is a measly 64 (low energy). It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
The rest of the outlook is a story of missed opportunities. The dominant wind is from the southwest or west, just about constantly cross-onshore, keeping the surface lumpy and choppy. The swell height rarely tops 2ft, and the period is often short, under 8 seconds, meaning it’s mostly windswell with no punch. The combined energy readings are consistently in the low two-digit or one-digit range, like 14 (weak energy) or 10 (weak energy), which tells you how little power is in the water. There are a few clean mornings here and there, like Saturday the 11th of July afternoon with a clean 2ft swell, but the wave quality is still poor.
There’s a tiny uptick in energy around the 22nd and 23rd of July, with the swell pushing to 4ft and 4ft, and combined energy hitting 157 (moderate energy) and 163 (moderate energy). But before you get your hopes up, the wind is howling from the southwest at 19 mph, making it a fresh cross-onshore mess. Wednesday morning the 22nd has a light wind and a 2ft, 10-second swell from the west, which is a glimmer of hope, but the energy is still low and the forecast is a long way off.
Honestly, this is a blank run. Guidel Plages is a very consistent spot, so it’s unusual to see such a long stretch of poor conditions. The setup is a beach and reef, and with the persistent cross-onshore wind and small, weak swell, it’s looking more like a kite surfer’s dream than a paddle surfer’s. The best advice I can give? Keep your board in the car, but don’t bother waxing it up. The forecasts can change, but this one’s a bummer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | S 19 | SSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 10 |
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46 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 41 | 61 | 57 | 37 | 24 | 46 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 36 | 18 | 26 | 13 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | off | on | off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:33PM3.39m | 12:15PM3.27m | 00:47AM3.36m | 1:30PM3.36m | 2:06AM3.44m | 2:43PM3.56m | 3:18AM3.62m | 3:47PM3.83m | 4:20AM3.82m | 4:43PM4.10m | 5:14AM4.00m | 5:35PM4.32m | 6:04AM4.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM1.04m | 6:10AM0.94m | 6:40PM1.03m | 7:18AM0.92m | 7:51PM0.91m | 8:25AM0.81m | 8:59PM0.69m | 9:27AM0.63m | 10:01PM0.43m | 10:24AM0.42m | 10:57PM0.18m | 11:17AM0.23m | 11:49PM-0.01m | 12:06PM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | |
— | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | 10:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 5 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 7 |
46 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 41 | 61 | 57 | 37 | 24 | 46 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 4 | — | E 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | W 11 | W 10 | — | N 5 | — | NE 3 | — | W 8 | NW 8 | W 14 | W 8 | — | W 7 | WSW 10 |
2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 22 | 18 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | S 19 | — | NW 8 | S 18 | — | — | S 16 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | NE 2 | — | NNE 3 | ESE 4 | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | SSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 |
— | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 25 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 6 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 36 | 18 | 26 | 13 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 66 | 85 | 316 | 321 | 459 | 486 | 446 | 112 | 642 | 454 | 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.











