Le Petit Minou Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.34° N 4.62° W

Le Petit Minou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Petit Minou sea temperature is
18.4°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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, W swell with 3,124 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 1st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 1st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 29th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, same forecast, but in feet and Fahrenheit.

The 16-day window for Le Petit Minou is a real mixed bag, with a lot of wind-affected slop early and a couple of promising windows later. The first surf worth mentioning is on Monday, 31st August, but it’s marginal. The best of the bunch is a stand-out on Saturday, 5th September, so let’s break it down.

We start with a dry spell. Nothing worth paddling out for from Friday, 28th August through to Sunday, 30th August. The swell is either too small, too blown out, or both. On Monday, 31st August, the morning sees a 7ft swell from the west with a period of 10 seconds, combined energy of 1427, but the wind is a cross-on 25 km/h. The afternoon improves a little: 8ft from the west-northwest at 10 seconds, energy 1155, with a lighter cross-on 15 km/h, but it’s still choppy and only a marginal shout.

Tuesday, 1st September, is the first real flicker of hope. First thing in the morning, the wind swings to a light north-northwest at 5 km/h, blowing cross-offshore. The swell is 5ft from the west-northwest at 9 seconds, energy 299. The water temp is 65°F, about 1°F above normal, so nothing wild. The conditions are clean. This is a solid session for intermediate surfers, but the afternoon gets messy again.

Wednesday, 2nd September, and Thursday, 3rd September, are poor. Onshore winds and messy, lumpy conditions. The swell is there but the wind kills it.

Now, Friday, 4th September, brings a shift. Swell jumps to 7ft from the west-northwest, but the period stretches to 13 seconds in the morning and 14 seconds in the afternoon. That’s a proper groundswell. Combined energy is 1554 and 1891. The wind is onshore from the west-southwest at 15 km/h though, so it’s still a bit of a battle. This is only for experienced surfers. The long period means the waves will have strong shape but longer lulls. At a beach and point setup like Le Petit Minou, that long period can work well on the point, but the beach may close out. It’s marginal.

The standout is Saturday, 5th September. This is the one to circle. The morning delivers 6ft from the west-northwest at 12 seconds, with a combined energy of 851. The wind is glassy – a light 5 km/h from the west, flat calm. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a clean, powerful, medium-sized groundswell. Perfect for an intermediate to advanced surfer. The afternoon holds 5ft at 11 seconds but the wind shifts cross-on, so get it early. The water is still about average for the time of year. Crowds at Le Petit Minou are often busy, so expect company.

Sunday, 6th September, drops off. The north wind is cross-offshore but the swell fades to 3ft, then 2ft. Monday, 7th September, through Wednesday, 9th September, is small and weak, with energy dropping below 200. Not worth the wetsuit.

The second week, from 10th September onwards, is a write-off. Tiny swell, howling onshore winds, and even a bit of rain. The only energy spike is on Saturday, 12th September, with 2-3ft from the west at 16 seconds, but that’s a long-period groundswell blowing straight into a 35 km/h cross-on wind. That’s a lumpy, blown-out mess, more interesting for a kite than a paddle.

So, bottom line: The first week is a grind. Get on it Saturday morning, 5th September. That’s your best shot. The rest is either onshore slop or too small.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, near gales from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WSW
7
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7
3
SW
8
4
W
10
2.2
W
9
1.5
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9
2.3
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7
3
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9
2.2
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10
2.5
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10
1.9
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9
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8
1.4
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7
1.8
WNW
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1.7
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8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
141
64
121
913
3124
812
335
543
1402
947
1155
657
287
197
116
92
79
193
482
415
295
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
SW
25
SSW
50
SW
40
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
40
SW
35
WSW
25
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
NNW
15
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Wind State
cross-on
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High Tide
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
9:17AM4.88m
9:42PM4.69m
Low Tide
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
3:36PM0.97m
4:03AM1.19m
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7:28
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7:37
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9:08
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8:59
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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