
Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days at Le Petit Minou are a bit of a tough watch. There’s a whole lot of waiting around for something decent to happen, and for most of the run, it’s a real struggle. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is dead average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re staring at flat, messy waves.
The first real surfable day that’s worth getting excited about doesn’t roll around until Thursday morning, 13 August. That’s a good week away. The morning session is the standout window. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell out of the west with a 10-second period (230 energy). That’s a nice, punchy groundswell for the point setup here. The wind is light offshore from the northeast, which will groom the faces perfectly. It’s a promising call, but long-range, so keep your fingers crossed. The crowds can be an issue here, so get in early.
The day before that, Wednesday morning, 12 August, is a bit of a tease. The swell is only 3ft, but the period is 10 seconds and the wind is glassy. The energy is moderate (154), but the conditions are so clean it might be worth a paddle if you’re desperate for a few slides.
Honestly, outside of that Thursday morning, it’s a grim stretch. The afternoon of the 13th is blown out by a strong north wind. The rest of the week is riddled with cross-shore and onshore winds, short 8-second windswell, and poor surf quality. The weekend of the 16th sees a bigger 5ft west swell, but it’s all onshore wind and choppy junk. That’s a kite surfers’ playground, not a paddle surfer’s dream.
From the 18th onward, the swell completely drops out into tiny, messy dribble. The forecast is a long, quiet run. The only real highlight in the whole 16 days is that Thursday morning, 13 August. If you can get there, it’s the one to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
85 | 64 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 30 | 82 | 96 | 86 | 84 | 84 | 77 | 46 | 69 | 44 | 24 | 59 | 153 | 168 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 10:37AM4.50m | 11:07PM4.42m | 11:46AM4.28m | 00:29AM4.21m | 1:14PM4.24m | 2:02AM4.25m | 2:40PM4.47m | 3:21AM4.54m | 3:49PM4.89m | 4:22AM4.92m | 4:44PM5.33m | 5:13AM5.28m | 5:31PM5.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM1.31m | 5:32AM1.38m | 6:11PM1.48m | 6:53AM1.53m | 7:40PM1.46m | 8:19AM1.43m | 9:03PM1.18m | 9:33AM1.11m | 10:10PM0.76m | 10:33AM0.72m | 11:04PM0.34m | 11:23AM0.36m | 11:51PM0.02m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
85 | 17 | 26 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 30 | 82 | 96 | 86 | 84 | 84 | 77 | 46 | 69 | 44 | 24 | 59 | 153 | 168 | 211 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | N 4 | NNE 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 10 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | — | — |
18 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 5 | W 6 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WSW 7 | S 12 | W 9 | S 12 | — | S 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — |
6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 6 | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | NW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 |
— | 64 | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 204 | 533 | 429 | 583 | 575 | 564 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 36 | 37 | 539 | 0 | 0 | 215 | 0 |
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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.











