Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,930 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewing at Le Petit Minou.
It’s a rough patch to start, I’m not gonna lie. We’ve got a lot of days coming up where the wind is just a mess, and the swell is either too junky or just way too strong. For the first three days—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—it’s basically a write-off. The wind is howling onshore, gusting up to 28 mph, and the swell is all over the place, either pitifully small or blown-out and messy. The wave energy is moderate at 163 early on, then jumps to a raw 657, but it’s all poor quality. You’d be fighting a losing battle out there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 31st. Monday morning we’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. The wave energy is strong at 1608, but there’s a catch: it’s borderline too big for this break, and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be choppy. This one is for the experienced crew only, and even then, it’s a handful. The morning window is the only real look, because Monday afternoon drops off quickly.
Now, Tuesday the 1st of September is where we get a little moment of calm. The swell settles to a nice 4ft from the WNW (9 seconds), and the wind goes glassy in the morning. That’s the standout for this stretch. The combined energy is moderate at 295, but the conditions are clean and glassy. This is your session if you want smooth, manageable waves. The afternoon gets a little cross-chop, so make the most of that morning window.
We hit another quiet spell from Wednesday the 2nd through Saturday the 5th. The swell is small, under 3ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross. Not worth paddling out. The wave energy stays low, under 200, except for a little bump on Friday afternoon, but the wind kills it.
The next real chance jumps out at us on Monday the 7th of September. The morning delivers a 6ft swell from the WNW. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat at the beach but with a light cross-offshore breeze, it cleans up nicely. The combined energy is moderate at 278. This is a decent, clean option for the experienced lot.
But the true standout of the entire 16-day window is Tuesday the 8th of September. Tuesday morning we’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the WNW. The period is a proper 10 seconds, which means good shape and power. The wind is a light cross-offshore, making for some very clean conditions. The wave energy is 502, right in the sweet spot for quality. This is the one to circle on your calendar. If you can wait, this is the day.
We trail off after that with strong cross-onshore winds and choppy seas for the rest of the week. A few brief moments of clean wind on the 11th, but the swell is large and messy.
So, the best bets: Tuesday morning, 1st September, for a glassy, mellow session, and Tuesday morning, 8th September, for the best combination of size, shape, and clean wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
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64 | 141 | 64 | 105 | 657 | 1302 | 1098 | 463 | 675 | 1312 | 1608 | 957 | 550 | 283 | 202 | 119 | 103 | 114 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:49AM5.16m | 6:02PM5.48m | 6:20AM5.37m | 6:33PM5.64m | 6:51AM5.49m | 7:05PM5.69m | 7:23AM5.50m | 7:38PM5.61m | 7:57AM5.40m | 8:14PM5.41m | 8:35AM5.19m | 8:55PM5.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:48PM0.51m | 11:58AM0.50m | 00:19AM0.29m | 12:30PM0.32m | 00:50AM0.16m | 1:01PM0.24m | 1:21AM0.15m | 1:34PM0.27m | 1:55AM0.25m | 2:10PM0.40m | 2:31AM0.48m | 2:49PM0.64m | 3:12AM0.80m | ||||||
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
50 | 141 | 64 | 61 | — | — | 1098 | 463 | — | — | 1608 | 957 | 550 | 283 | 202 | 119 | 103 | 114 | 80 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 11 | WNW 8 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
38 | 19 | 2 | 39 | — | — | 160 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | S 11 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
64 | 3 | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | — | SSW 7 | WSW 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | WNW 2 | — |
— | — | 59 | 105 | 657 | 1302 | — | 76 | 675 | 1312 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 32 | 60 | 32 | 519 | 447 | 6 | 32 | 250 | 530 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
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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.











