
Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down the waves for the next couple of weeks at Le Petit Minou.
The first half of the outlook is quiet. We’ve got a long stretch of small, messy waves that aren’t worth the effort. It’s a real slow start, so don’t expect to get wet for a while.
The first real chance comes on Thursday 22 August in the morning. The swell is a tiny 0.6m from the WNW, with a light cross-off breeze making it clean. It’s surfable but nothing special. The energy is weak (133).
Friday 23 August morning edges up to 1.3m from the SW, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s a bit lumpy. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves are just okay. The energy is moderate (190).
Now, the one to circle on the calendar is Monday 24 August morning. That’s the real prize. We’re looking at glassy conditions, dead calm, which is gold. The swell is a solid 1.7m from the WNW, with a 10-second period – a proper groundswell. The energy is strong (654), so there’s plenty of push. This is the best wave of the run. The water is 19°C, which is average for the season. The afternoon still has the same size, but the wind goes cross-shore, so get out early.
So, a long wait for a good one, but that Monday morning session is the standout. A bit of a gamble with the long-range forecast, but it’s shaping up nicely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
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83 | 92 | 81 | 75 | 95 | 53 | 23 | 60 | 125 | 140 | 139 | 220 | 252 | 225 | 132 | 99 | 115 | 131 | 65 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:40PM4.47m | 3:21AM4.54m | 3:49PM4.89m | 4:22AM4.92m | 4:44PM5.33m | 5:13AM5.28m | 5:31PM5.69m | 5:57AM5.53m | 6:15PM5.92m | 6:39AM5.65m | 6:55PM5.96m | 7:17AM5.63m | 7:34PM5.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:03PM1.18m | 9:33AM1.11m | 10:10PM0.76m | 10:33AM0.72m | 11:04PM0.34m | 11:23AM0.36m | 11:51PM0.02m | 12:07PM0.11m | 00:34AM-0.14m | 12:49PM-0.00m | 1:15AM-0.14m | 1:29PM0.05m | 1:53AM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:32 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
83 | 92 | 81 | 75 | 95 | 53 | 23 | 60 | 125 | 140 | 139 | 220 | 252 | 225 | 132 | 99 | 115 | 131 | 65 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 8 | N 7 |
10 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 21 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | N 4 | NNE 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | NNE 5 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 4 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 547 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 539 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 37 | 204 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 37 |
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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.











