
Surf Forecasts:
Guidel Plages surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 744 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. 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 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 (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guidel Plages over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead for us here. We've got a bit of a wait before anything decent shows up, so let's be patient.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, September 5th. The morning is looking like the best bet by a long shot. We've got a nice clean 4 ft swell rolling in from the west, and with a long period of 12 seconds, it's proper groundswell. The wind is a light offshore from the east, just 3 mph, so the surface will be glassy. The combined energy is moderate at 437. This is the standout session on offer, but keep in mind that long period groundswell can sometimes make beach breaks a bit straight, so it might be better down the points or reefs. The water temp is about 66° which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The afternoon of Saturday the 5th is a bit of a letdown after that morning. The swell drops a touch to 4 ft, and the wind swings to a light cross-on from the SSW, putting some small ripples on the face. It's still surfable, but the magic is gone.
We then hit a long dry spell. From Sunday the 6th all the way through to Thursday the 17th of September, it's a real struggle. The wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave energy is either weak or just not coming together with the right conditions. There are a few mornings with light offshore winds, like on the 12th, 14th, 15th, and 16th, but the swell is tiny—around 2 ft to 3 ft. You *could* get out on a longboard, but it's nothing to write home about. The combined energy is often in the double digits, which is weak.
The entire second week is a no-go. The wind is just too strong and onshore, with a fresh breeze picking up on the 17th and 18th, making it lumpy and choppy. If you're a kite surfer, the setup on those days with the strong cross-onshore wind and 2 ft to 6 ft messy swell might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it's a hard pass. The forecast can always change, so don't lose hope entirely, but as it stands, this is a classic quiet spell for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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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 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
116 | 143 | 198 | 466 | 368 | 191 | 94 | 67 | 40 | 453 | 688 | 497 | 418 | 300 | 189 | 164 | 91 | 61 | 108 | 292 | 386 | |
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 |
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 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 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 8 |
116 | 4 | 198 | 466 | 368 | 191 | 94 | 67 | 40 | 453 | 688 | 497 | 418 | — | 189 | 164 | 91 | 61 | 3 | 3 | 252 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WSW 17 | WSW 4 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | WSW 9 | W 9 | — | W 10 | W 12 | — | — |
4 | — | 68 | — | — | — | — | 46 | 29 | 11 | — | 2 | — | — | 29 | 14 | — | 17 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 3 | — | SW 5 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 9 |
— | 143 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | 7 | — | — | 300 | — | — | 4 | — | 108 | 292 | 386 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 100 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 33 | 63 | 47 | 109 | 109 | 105 | 52 | 252 | 12 | 100 | 100 | 317 | 476 | 482 |
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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.










