Le Petit Minou Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.34° N 4.62° W

Le Petit Minou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Petit Minou sea temperature is
19.0° C
0.9° 

Le Petit Minou surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 508 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with W 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Minou in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks at Le Petit Minou. This is a beach and point setup, fairly consistent, exposed to the SW swell window. It’s a spot that can handle a bit of size.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year. No real surprises there.

We’re looking at a pretty poor run of surf to start. Friday the 14th has some knee-high waves at 3ft from the W, a 9-second period, and cross-off winds. The combined energy is only (136), so it’s weak. The morning is surfable but very ordinary. By the afternoon, conditions get worse.

Friday the 15th brings a little more height, up to 4ft from the WNW, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds. Cross-off wind is there, but it’s a moderate breeze that will mess with the surface. Combined energy jumps to (222), but the surf is marginal at best.

Through the weekend and into early next week, it’s a write-off. Heights drop below 3ft, winds go onshore or cross-shore, and energy levels are low. From Friday afternoon through to Tuesday the 19th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for.

The first real standout appears on Wednesday morning, August 19th. We’ve got a long-period groundswell hitting at 2ft from the WNW with a period stretching out to 13 seconds. That’s a very clean, glassy morning with light cross-off winds from the N. The combined energy is (227), moderate but punchy for the size. Those long-period swells mean better shaped waves, especially on the point. This is a quiet window, and the crowd situation can be “often” busy, so it might be worth getting in before the afternoon crowd rolls in. Wednesday afternoon gets a bit messy with a moderate breeze and a bigger 4ft swell but a shorter 11-second period.

Thursday the 20th builds a bit more at 5ft from the NW, 10-second period, but the wind switches to a messy cross-on. Poor conditions. The energy picks up to (383), but it’s not clean. Thursday afternoon has 5ft swell, 10-second period, and cross-shore winds – cross-chop will make it hard work. This is marginal at best.

Friday the 21st is similar, 5ft, NW, 8-second period with light cross-shore wind. Not great.

After that, we hit a long, flat spell. From Saturday the 22nd through to Wednesday the 27th, it’s a desert. Heights are under 3ft, winds are onshore or cross-shore, energy levels are tiny (16 to 158). Nothing to get excited about. This is a major gap of about six days with no recommendations.

Then, a bit of a late hope pops up for Thursday morning, August 27th. A 6ft swell from the W, 9-second period, with light cross-shore SE winds. The combined energy jumps to a solid (536). That’s a bit more interesting. It’s on the bigger side, maybe not for beginners, but it could offer some punch. Thursday afternoon stays clean with a 6ft cross-off wind from the NNE. Energy at (481). This is marginal, but it’s the most promising of the second week. That’s about all we can bank on for now.

Overall, this is a tough outlook. Long gaps, and only two brief windows – Wednesday the 19th morning and Thursday the 27th – look even remotely worth the effort. Keep your eyes peeled, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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8
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WNW
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1.3
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8
0.9
WNW
7
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8
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
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0.4
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9
0.9
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0.6
WNW
13
1.3
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11
1.2
WNW
10
1.4
NW
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
127
90
188
196
94
64
37
39
12
32
84
51
30
18
114
426
272
334
508
424
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
30
N
20
N
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
6:55PM5.96m
7:17AM5.63m
7:34PM5.84m
7:54AM5.48m
8:11PM5.56m
8:30AM5.22m
8:47PM5.17m
9:06AM4.88m
9:24PM4.73m
9:44AM4.50m
10:04PM4.27m
10:28AM4.11m
10:56PM3.86m
Low Tide
12:49PM-0.00m
1:15AM-0.14m
1:29PM0.05m
1:53AM0.02m
2:07PM0.24m
2:30AM0.32m
2:45PM0.54m
3:07AM0.70m
3:24PM0.93m
3:45AM1.13m
4:06PM1.34m
4:28AM1.55m
4:56PM1.73m
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Feels °C
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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.

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