Le Petit Minou Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.34° N 4.62° W

Le Petit Minou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Petit Minou sea temperature is
18.1°C
0.4° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 2,356 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Minou in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 5th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a 16-day window, but honestly, it’s a slow start with a real rough patch. The first few days are a write-off, but there’s a proper stand-out session lurking in the first week if you’re patient.

The Outlook

Right now, there’s nothing doing. The first recommendation isn’t until Monday morning, August 31st, at Le Petit Minou – a beach and point setup. The water’s sitting at 65°F, basically bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wait is painful though; it’s a solid gap of poor, onshore wind and messy surf until that Monday.

Monday the 31st sees a jump in size with an 8ft swell from the W, but the period is only 10 seconds and the wind is cross-shore. It’s lumpy and marginal, with a combined energy of 1437 (moderate to strong). Not the cleanest, but it’s a sign of life. The afternoon stays similar, still 8ft from the WNW, but with a lighter breeze. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but the cross-chop is a pain.

Tuesday, September 1st drops off fast. The swell fades and the wind turns onshore again. Forget it.

Now, here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. The standout is Saturday morning, September 5th. It’s the clear winner. We’ve got a 7ft groundswell rolling in from the WNW with a very long period of 12 seconds. That’s proper energy – 1202 (moderate to strong). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE at only 6 mph. This is going to be glassy, lined-up, and offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The break is exposed to the SW, and the optimum swell direction is SW, so this WNW swell is a touch off the mark, but with that period and those winds, it’ll be running well. The crowd situation at Le Petit Minou is noted as "often", so expect some company. This is the one to circle.

The afternoon on the 5th drops to 6ft, still clean, but the wind picks up and the energy drops. It’s a good backup.

After that, it’s a long, slow fade. The second week is a real struggle. From September 6th onward, the swell is tiny – mostly under 3ft – and the wind is all over the place. There’s a brief moment on the morning of September 12th with a 3ft swell from the W and an 11-second period, with clean offshore NE wind at 9 mph. It’s small but glassy, and the energy is weak (205). Worth a paddle if you’re desperate for a longboard session, but it’s not a call to arms. September 14th morning has a flat 2ft swell with glassy conditions, but it’s hardly surfable.

Overall, the first week has one real gem: that Saturday morning. The rest is either blown out, too small, or just ordinary. The second week is a long, flat gap where you’d be better off doing something else. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, that Saturday is the only day I’d be setting the alarm for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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W
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2.1
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10
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10
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WNW
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WNW
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2.3
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12
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12
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13
2.1
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12
1.8
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11
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
328
482
1775
1437
1155
698
283
162
90
83
151
354
257
257
1319
1449
1776
2356
1195
800
367
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
40
SW
35
WSW
20
NW
15
NW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
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10
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20
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20
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20
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High Tide
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
10:10AM4.51m
10:46PM4.26m
11:26AM4.18m
00:21AM3.99m
Low Tide
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
4:36PM1.33m
5:12AM1.56m
6:00PM1.59m
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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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