Le Petit Minou Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.34° N 4.62° W

Le Petit Minou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Petit Minou sea temperature is
18.5°C
0.7° 

Le Petit Minou surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with 1,489 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Minou in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a look at what’s on the table for us here at Le Petit Minou. This is a beach and point set-up over near Brest, and it's exposed to that SW groundswell. The water’s sitting at 65° right now, which is pretty normal for the time of year, nothing crazy.

To be brutally honest, this outlook is a bit of a slow burner. The next week or so is mostly a write-off. From Wednesday the 27th to the 3rd of September, the wind is all wrong or the swell’s got no real shape to it. You’re looking at onshore breezes from the south and southwest, with the combined swell energy bouncing around in the low to high hundreds – that’s moderate at best – and the period is short, under 8 seconds, so it’ll be bumpy and weak. The swell height hits 5 ft on Friday the 28th, but it’s still messy, and then by Saturday the 29th it’s up to 8 ft with 25 mph winds out of the southwest. That’s big and blown out, not for beginners, and honestly looks more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfing.

There’s a gap of proper surf until the 4th of September. Now, that’s where things start to look interesting. Friday the 4th of September morning is the first true standout. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 11 seconds, that’s a nice long groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 484 (moderate), and the wind is offshore from the northeast. A gentle offshore and clean. This type of longer period stuff will wrap nicely around the point, offering up some well-shaped lines. The 5 ft is a good size for intermediates, but be aware at this spot, crowds are likely.

Then we get another solid window. Sunday the 6th of September morning is another cracker. A 4 ft WNW swell, period of 10 seconds, with a gentle offshore from the ENE again. Clean, tidy, and the combined energy is 319. It’s not a big day, but for clean, fun waves, it’ll be hard to beat.

Looking further out, Monday the 7th of September throws a massive curveball. The swell pumps up to 8 ft from the west with a 11-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a massive 1432 in the morning and 3057 in the afternoon. That is strong to very strong energy. However, the wind is cross-onshore from the southwest, making it fairly choppy. The size and power are there for experts only, but on a point break it could hold up better than a beach. It’s described as marginal due to the wind, so keep an eye on the forecaster love.

Beyond that, Tuesday the 8th of September morning cleans up again with clean 6 ft surf from the WNW and a cross-offshore breeze. Plenty of waves to be had.

So, to keep it simple: the first week is a bin fire. The two dates to lock in are Friday the 4th of September morning for the cleanest 5 ft groundswell, and Sunday the 6th of September morning for similar clean fun. Those are your standouts.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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SW
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25
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High Tide
4:58PM4.90m
5:17AM4.87m
5:30PM5.23m
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
Low Tide
10:53AM1.07m
11:16PM0.81m
11:27AM0.75m
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
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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.

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