
Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,001 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with W 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 (Sep 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, lookin' at the surf for the next couple of weeks. We've got a bit of a slow start, but there's some serious firepower on the horizon if you're patient.
Right now, we're in a bit of a flat spell. The first few days are pretty much a write-off for Le Petit Minou, with weak onshore wind and poor surf. The water's sitting at 64°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Things start to get a little interesting on the morning of Sunday, the 13th. A new swell pushes in from the WNW at 6ft, with a period of 11 seconds and moderate wave energy (834). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it'll be a bit lumpy but it's a step in the right direction. The real standout window opens up on Monday morning, the 14th. We've got a clean 3ft wave from the west with a light offshore breeze from the ESE. It's not huge, but the conditions will be clean, making it a good option for intermediates.
The second week is where things get heavy. Hold onto your board. Sunday, the 20th of September, the swell jumps to 12ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is glassy in the morning, which is a rare treat, but this is a serious amount of water. The combined energy is massive at 1799, and it's only going to get bigger. By the afternoon, it's a 13ft swell with clean cross-offshore winds. This is expert territory only, and for the big dogs. The peak of the energy hits on Monday, the 21st of September, with a 10ft WNW swell at 13 seconds and a staggering 4814 combined energy. The wind is clean and cross-off, but the size is pushing the limits of the break.
After that, the swell drops but stays solid. Tuesday morning, the 22nd of September, is a beauty for the experienced crew. We've got an 8ft WNW swell, glassy conditions, and a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is still strong at 1570, and the forecast is for excellent surf conditions for those who can handle it. Thursday morning, the 24th of September, is another one to circle. A 8ft WNW swell rolls in with a very long period of 15 seconds, combined with a light offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is huge at 2617, and it'll be super clean. Just remember, a long period like that at a spot like this might see the waves jacking up and breaking a bit faster, but for the experienced surfer, it's the pick of the week.
For the rest of the second week, we're looking at solid 5ft to 8ft waves with clean conditions, but the wind picks up a bit, making it a little less perfect. The crowds at Le Petit Minou can be a hassle, so get in early if you're chasing the best windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 112 | 627 | 400 | 258 | 157 | 104 | 300 | 939 | 831 | 546 | 300 | 196 | 103 | 78 | 97 | 281 | 535 | 520 | 530 | 511 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:16PM5.69m | 5:38AM5.56m | 5:54PM5.87m | 6:15AM5.69m | 6:30PM5.89m | 6:49AM5.68m | 7:04PM5.75m | 7:21AM5.54m | 7:37PM5.48m | 7:53AM5.29m | 8:09PM5.12m | 8:25AM4.95m | 8:43PM4.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:08AM0.34m | 11:33PM0.03m | 11:48AM0.09m | 00:11AM-0.11m | 12:25PM-0.01m | 00:46AM-0.08m | 1:01PM0.04m | 1:20AM0.09m | 1:35PM0.23m | 1:53AM0.38m | 2:09PM0.53m | 2:26AM0.75m | 2:44PM0.91m | 3:00AM1.17m | |||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 |
99 | 112 | 627 | 400 | 258 | 157 | 104 | 300 | 939 | 831 | 546 | 300 | 196 | 103 | 78 | 90 | 281 | 535 | 520 | 530 | 511 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 14 | — | S 13 | W 10 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | N 6 |
44 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 98 | 121 | — | 3 | 130 | 166 | 59 | 46 | 35 | 97 | — | 82 | 180 | 57 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 8 | — | — | — |
— | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 490 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 60 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 216 | 116 | 116 | 465 | 6 |
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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.










