
Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 581 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s brewing for Le Petit Minou. I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real struggle. We’ve got a long, dry spell before anything worth paddling out for shows up. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t arrive until Sunday, August 2nd, so we’re looking at about a 10-day gap with no real recommendations.
The water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.
For the first week, from July 22nd through to the end of the month, it’s basically a write-off. Swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft, with short periods. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 30 (32). The wind is mostly okay, with some offshore and cross-off breezes, but there’s just no power in the water. You’ll be bobbing around on nothing. It’s a shame, because the conditions are clean, but you can’t surf what isn’t there.
We get a bit of a pulse on the 26th and 27th of July, with the swell bumping up to 6ft to 7ft and the energy jumping into the hundreds (340, 554). But the wind is a mess – cross and cross-off, and the period is short and choppy. The Monday morning of the 27th looks the best of that little stretch, with a 5ft WNW swell, a 9-second period, and light cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (395), but it’s still a pretty ordinary wave. Not a standout.
Now, the one to circle. Sunday, August 2nd. The morning session is the only real highlight in this whole 16-day window. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the west, with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s right, glassy. A light SSW breeze at 3 mph. The combined energy is strong (343). This is your best chance for a clean, fun wave at Le Petit Minou. The swell direction is solid for this spot, which likes it from the SW. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and that makes all the difference. The afternoon turns choppy as the wind picks up from the west, so make it a morning mission.
After that, it’s back to the grind. The first week of August sees a bit more size, with the 4th showing 6ft, but the wind is onshore and messy. The energy is high (576), but the quality is poor. Not worth the paddle out.
So, to sum it up: the long wait is real. The only true standout is the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. That’s your window. Get it while it’s glassy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 41 | 140 | 310 | 554 | 516 | 395 | 360 | 251 | 192 | 136 | 141 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:33AM4.11m | 00:02AM3.98m | 12:40PM3.92m | 1:18AM3.80m | 1:57PM3.88m | 2:35AM3.83m | 3:06PM4.02m | 3:36AM4.01m | 3:59PM4.26m | 4:24AM4.26m | 4:43PM4.54m | 5:04AM4.52m | 5:20PM4.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:53PM1.66m | 6:24AM1.74m | 7:02PM1.85m | 7:34AM1.87m | 8:17PM1.85m | 8:46AM1.82m | 9:25PM1.70m | 9:47AM1.63m | 10:18PM1.45m | 10:35AM1.38m | 11:02PM1.17m | 11:15AM1.11m | 11:40PM0.91m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 9 | N 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | W 8 | WNW 9 | S 6 | W 9 | NW 11 | — | NW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
10 | 18 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 30 | — | 516 | 395 | — | 251 | 192 | 136 | 141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | SE 5 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 8 | SSE 6 | W 8 | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
31 | — | 15 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | S 15 | NW 7 | SE 4 | S 14 | SE 5 | W 8 | W 12 | NW 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | NE 3 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 |
— | 16 | 1 | — | 18 | — | — | 10 | 5 | 17 | 41 | 140 | 310 | 554 | — | — | 360 | — | — | 11 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 539 | 496 | 209 | 547 | 525 | 590 | 537 | 411 | 575 | 309 | 6 | 1138 | 17 | 0 | 546 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 5 | |
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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.










