
Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with 40 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Petit Minou this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Minou in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it at Le Petit Minou. This is a beach and point break that’s exposed to swell, fairly consistent, and often draws a crowd. Water temp is 66°F, about 2°F above normal – a touch warmer than average.
The first week is a dud. From Sunday the 19th through the end of the week, we’re looking at ankle-biters – 0.7ft to 1ft – with mostly offshore winds, but the swell is just too weak. Combined energy is under 100 (weak) for most sessions, so it’s a struggle. Even with clean wind, there’s no wave to ride.
Then we hit a dry spell until Tuesday the 28th of July. That’s the standout. Tuesday morning brings a solid 8ft swell from the WNW, period 10 seconds, with a combined energy reading of 1326 – that’s strong. The wind is light and cross-off from the north, so it’s clean. The wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – and that’s the truth. The direction isn’t the ideal SW, but the size and clean conditions make it a real gem. Tuesday afternoon the wind picks up a bit, still cross-off, but the swell holds. Only for the experienced – 8ft is too big for beginners.
Wednesday the 29th morning is a smaller option: 4ft, offshore light breeze from the NNE, clean. Combined energy 238 – moderate. Still a decent choice if you want something less heavy. The afternoon gets cross-off and windier, so the morning is the pick.
After that, the swell drops back to 3ft–4ft through the end of the month and into August, with mostly cross-off winds but the quality dips. There’s a bit of a bump on Friday the 31st morning with 3ft and offshore wind, but the energy is moderate. The rest of the outlook is a mix of onshore and cross-onshore winds, choppy, and not worth paddling out for.
So, the first week is a wash. The real score is Tuesday the 28th of July morning – a clean, powerful groundswell for experienced surfers. Wednesday morning is a good backup. After that, it fades out again.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
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20 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 24 | 39 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:08AM5.05m | 9:26PM5.13m | 9:52AM4.73m | 10:11PM4.72m | 10:38AM4.41m | 11:01PM4.31m | 11:33AM4.11m | 00:02AM3.98m | 12:40PM3.92m | 1:18AM3.80m | 1:57PM3.88m | 2:35AM3.83m | 3:06PM4.02m | 3:36AM4.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.67m | 3:50AM0.73m | 4:07PM1.01m | 4:35AM1.11m | 4:57PM1.36m | 5:25AM1.47m | 5:53PM1.66m | 6:24AM1.74m | 7:02PM1.85m | 7:34AM1.87m | 8:17PM1.85m | 8:46AM1.82m | 9:25PM1.70m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 5 | SE 5 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
20 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 39 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 8 | 18 | 42 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | SE 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 12 | SE 6 | W 8 | WNW 10 | SE 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | SE 5 | W 9 | W 9 | S 14 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | SSE 5 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 7 |
11 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | W 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SW 16 | SE 5 | NW 6 | S 15 | SE 6 | S 14 | — | S 13 | SE 4 | NW 5 | NW 11 | SE 4 | — | NW 13 |
4 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 2 | NE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | E 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 6 | N 6 | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 |
1 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 62 | 22 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 590 | 209 | 476 | 485 | 209 | 209 | 525 | 209 | 204 | 532 | 539 | 467 | 16 | 539 | 525 | 545 | 564 | 544 | 590 | 776 | 1133 |
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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.










