Le Petit Minou Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.34° N 4.62° W

Le Petit Minou Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Petit Minou sea temperature is
17.6°C
0.6° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WNW swell with 3,130 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 (Sep 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about what’s coming up at Le Petit Minou. The next week and a bit is going to be a bit of a mixed bag – some days you’ll want to be in the water, and others you’re better off waxing up at home. The action starts slow but builds to a proper run of clean surf.

Right now, Monday afternoon is a write-off. That 3ft swell from the west is getting blown sideways by a cross-onshore wind, making for poor conditions. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday morning stays small at 2ft, but the wind swings cross-offshore from the NNW, so the surface will be clean. Still, the energy is weak (177). Tuesday afternoon sees the swell jump to 5ft, and the combined energy climbs to moderate (502), but a strong cross-shore wind will put a chop on it. It’s a marginal call at best.

Wednesday is when things start to get interesting. The swell builds to 7ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, both from the WNW. The wind stays cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. The energy is strong (1093 and 1368). This is solid, powerful surf, but at this size (over 7ft), it’s really only for experienced surfers. The long period (10-11 seconds) means there’ll be decent shape, but watch for the power.

Thursday is a step back. The swell holds around 6-6ft, but the wind swings onshore and cross-shore, making for lumpy, poor conditions. The energy is moderate (561-773). This is not the day to call in sick.

Friday morning is the standout of the first week. The swell peaks at 8ft from the WNW, with a very long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3183 – that’s serious groundswell. The wind is only a gentle cross-shore, so the surface will have a slight chop, but this is powerful, deep-water energy. This is for experts only. That long period will make the waves more lined up and offer longer lulls between sets, making the paddle out a bit easier, but the power is real.

Friday afternoon drops slightly to 8ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore, so the quality fades. Still big, but messy.

Saturday and Sunday morning are a bit quieter, with 5-6ft swell, but the wind on Sunday morning goes offshore from the ENE at just 5 km/h. That is glassy clean. The energy is moderate (518-847), and with a period of 10-12 seconds, the waves will have good shape. This is a fantastic window for intermediate surfers.

The real gem of the whole outlook is the Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon window. The swell stays around 5-6ft from the WNW, with a period stretching to 12-13 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore, and the combined energy is solid (688-915). The forecast calls for “very good surf conditions.” This is clean, consistent, and powerful without being too heavy for a good intermediate. Keep in mind, crowds are often around here, so get out early.

From Tuesday the 22nd onwards, the swell starts to fade, but the conditions stay clean. Tuesday morning has 3ft swell with a light offshore breeze – perfect for a log. The energy drops to 226, but the surface will be glassy.

Wednesday the 23rd is small (2ft) and clean with a gentle offshore, but the energy is very low (116-122). Thursday the 24th sees a nice pulse back up to 5ft with a 12-second period and cross-offshore wind, making for very good conditions again. Friday the 25th holds at 4ft with offshore wind, good for a morning session.

By the weekend of the 27th, the swell is tiny (1-2ft) and the energy is weak (50-77). Even though the wind is offshore, there’s just not enough wave to get excited about.

The final day on the 29th of September shows a pulse of long-period (14 seconds) 3ft swell from the west, with offshore wind and very good conditions forecast. The energy is 688, so it’s worth keeping an eye on that Tuesday afternoon session.

Water temperature is about 64°F, which is normal for this time of year, so a 3/2 wetsuit should be fine.

So, the standouts: Friday morning the 18th for the big, powerful groundswell (experts only), and then Sunday the 20th through Monday the 21st for the best combination of size, clean conditions, and manageable power for a good intermediate. Don’t sleep on that Sunday morning glass-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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502
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High Tide
7:37PM5.48m
7:53AM5.29m
8:09PM5.12m
8:25AM4.95m
8:43PM4.70m
8:59AM4.56m
9:19PM4.26m
9:38AM4.15m
10:05PM3.83m
10:34AM3.77m
11:22PM3.49m
12:17PM3.55m
1:30AM3.47m
Low Tide
1:53AM0.38m
2:09PM0.53m
2:26AM0.75m
2:44PM0.91m
3:00AM1.17m
3:22PM1.33m
3:39AM1.59m
4:09PM1.74m
4:32AM1.98m
5:19PM2.08m
5:58AM2.23m
7:04PM2.17m
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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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