
Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, W swell with 1,468 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Petit Minou this week:
The surf forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Minou in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Le Petit Minou.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the outlook really starts to cook. The first few days are messy, with a moderate 7ft swell from the west on Monday morning, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy, so not worth paddling out. The good news is that by Monday afternoon the wind drops, and we get a light cross-shore, but the swell is still jumbled and a bit inconsistent. Tuesday morning is a write-off with strong cross-offshore winds, even though the surf is 6ft – it’s just too blown out. Tuesday afternoon is even worse, with a dropping 6ft west swell and a short, weak period of 8 seconds – lumpy and cross-shore, definitely not for the log.
Wednesday stays below par, with a 6ft swell from the northwest but a cross-shore wind keeping it bumpy. The spot is exposed and fairly consistent, but the wind isn’t playing nice. Thursday through Saturday is a dead zone – the swell drops to under 3ft, and onshore winds smash it. By Sunday morning, the 13th, we see a glimmer: a 6ft WNW groundswell (13-second period) with light cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is 1027 (moderate), but it’s a touch onshore, so it’s not clean. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Now, here’s the standout. Wednesday the 16th of September is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a clean 7ft WNW swell with a light north cross-offshore breeze – that’s clean. The combined energy is 860 (moderate), but it’s the wind that makes it. The swell is a bit short period (8 seconds), so it’ll be a bit fat and fast, but it’s surfable. By Thursday the 17th, we get the real gem: a 8ft WNW groundswell with a 10-second period, light east wind, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 2460 (strong). This is big, powerful, and clean. Fair warning: at 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners. The break is a beach and point setup, so it should handle the size, but it’ll be a handful. The break is fairly consistent, but crowds are often, so expect company.
The second week is a bit more mixed. Friday the 18th morning looks glassy, with a 7ft west swell (9-second period) and glassy conditions – that’s a treat. But the afternoon goes cross-onshore, so get it early. Saturday the 19th morning is clean again, with a 7ft west swell and cross-offshore wind, but the energy is dropping (742). After that, the swell fades into the 20th and 21st, with small 4ft to 3ft swell and clean conditions, but it’s ordinary. The last day, Tuesday the 22nd, has a tiny 5ft west swell with a short 6-second period – not worth the drive.
Overall, the best window is from the 16th to the 18th, with Thursday the 17th being the clear winner if you’re advanced. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 | W 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
334 | 1367 | 1285 | 749 | 643 | 419 | 514 | 638 | 517 | 253 | 112 | 137 | 602 | 313 | 215 | 127 | 103 | 232 | 943 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:06AM4.11m | 2:41PM4.44m | 3:21AM4.49m | 3:44PM4.91m | 4:15AM4.92m | 4:33PM5.35m | 4:59AM5.30m | 5:16PM5.69m | 5:38AM5.56m | 5:54PM5.87m | 6:15AM5.69m | 6:30PM5.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:19AM1.55m | 9:04PM1.18m | 9:30AM1.14m | 10:04PM0.72m | 10:23AM0.71m | 10:52PM0.31m | 11:08AM0.34m | 11:33PM0.03m | 11:48AM0.09m | 00:11AM-0.11m | 12:25PM-0.01m | 00:46AM-0.08m | |||||||
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
8:51 | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 14 |
334 | 1367 | 1285 | 749 | 643 | 103 | 197 | 638 | 517 | 253 | 112 | 18 | 602 | 313 | 215 | 127 | 103 | 181 | 943 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | NW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | NW 8 | W 18 | W 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 8 |
54 | — | — | — | 55 | — | 32 | 127 | 70 | 50 | 11 | 9 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 50 | 232 | 116 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | WNW 15 | — | — |
38 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 3 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 87 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | W 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — |
4 | 5 | — | — | — | 419 | 514 | — | — | — | 44 | 137 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 170 | 216 | 66 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 32 | 532 | 32 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 6 | 6 |
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Information about the Le Petit Minou Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Le Petit Minou provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Petit Minou can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Petit Minou 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 (Le Petit Minou) 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 Le Petit Minou 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.
Le Petit Minou is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Camaret-sur-Mer. If you plan a holiday in Finistere - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camaret-sur-Mer. Camaret-sur-Mer has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










