
Surf Forecasts:
Gwendrez Left surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 2,879 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gwendrez Left this week:
The surf forecast for Gwendrez Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gwendrez Left in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 4th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gwendrez Left over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 7 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
281 | 249 | 345 | 301 | 221 | 155 | 104 | 71 | 112 | 75 | 86 | 74 | 52 | 32 | 16 | 49 | 47 | 23 | 21 | 107 | 750 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:02PM3.54m | 1:40AM3.45m | 1:58PM3.73m | 2:27AM3.69m | 2:43PM3.89m | 3:06AM3.88m | 3:21PM3.99m | 3:40AM4.01m | 3:56PM4.03m | 4:12AM4.08m | 4:28PM4.01m | 4:42AM4.09m | 4:59PM3.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32AM1.07m | 7:13PM0.79m | 7:33AM0.85m | 8:03PM0.60m | 8:21AM0.63m | 8:45PM0.45m | 9:03AM0.46m | 9:22PM0.36m | 9:41AM0.35m | 9:57PM0.32m | 10:16AM0.30m | 10:31PM0.35m | 10:51AM0.33m | 11:04PM0.44m | |||||||
8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | SE 5 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
281 | 249 | 345 | 301 | 221 | 155 | 104 | 71 | 112 | 75 | 86 | 74 | 52 | 32 | 13 | 49 | 47 | 23 | 21 | 68 | 750 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | — | S 12 | W 12 | SSE 4 | S 3 | — | — | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 12 |
5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 178 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 16 | N 9 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | W 15 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 10 | NW 9 | W 10 | SW 15 | WNW 10 |
17 | 46 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | SE 4 | E 2 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 |
2 | 2 | 44 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 16 | 32 | 113 | 70 | 107 | 51 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 486 | 16 | 16 | 408 | 16 | 7 | 16 |
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Information about the Gwendrez Left Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gwendrez Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gwendrez Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gwendrez Left 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 (Gwendrez Left) 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 Gwendrez Left 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.
Gwendrez is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Douarnenez. If you plan a holiday in Finistere - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Douarnenez. Douarnenez has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










