
Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 565 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
The first few days are a bit of a struggle. On Monday, the 27th of July, you’ve got waves around 6ft from the west-northwest, but the wind is a messy cross-shore, and the water’s got a bit of a chop. The combined energy is moderate at 565, but it’s not clean. That afternoon gets worse.
Tuesday, the 28th of July, is the one to circle. The morning is glassy at Le Petit Minou, with a light offshore wind from the east-northeast. The swell is a bit smaller at 4ft from the west-northwest, with a period of 10 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 227. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and with that glassy surface, the waves will be clean and lined up. This is the standout for the whole run. Water temperature is about 66°, which is normal for the time of year.
From Wednesday, the 29th of July, through to Saturday, the 8th of August, there’s a long stretch of poor surf. The swell drops below 3ft most days, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore. You’ve got a gap of about ten days with nothing worth paddling for.
Around the 8th of August, the swell picks up to 6ft to 6ft from the west-northwest, with moderate energy readings in the 500 to 680 range. But the wind is cross-on or cross-shore, so it’ll be choppy and lumpy. The period is short, around 8 to 9 seconds, so it won’t be that classic, long-period groundswell. This is more of a setup for kiteboarding than a clean paddle surf.
There’s a chance on Sunday, the 9th of August, with light cross-on winds, but it’s still a marginal call.
So, Tuesday, the 28th of July, morning is your best bet. Glassy, clean, and a decent little groundswell. After that, you’re waiting for a bigger but messier pulse in the second week. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a one-session kind of fortnight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
565 | 510 | 371 | 226 | 176 | 124 | 94 | 80 | 78 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 69 | 105 | 104 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:43PM4.54m | 5:04AM4.52m | 5:20PM4.82m | 5:40AM4.75m | 5:55PM5.07m | 6:14AM4.95m | 6:28PM5.26m | 6:46AM5.08m | 7:00PM5.37m | 7:18AM5.15m | 7:32PM5.40m | 7:51AM5.16m | 8:05PM5.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM1.38m | 11:02PM1.17m | 11:15AM1.11m | 11:40PM0.91m | 11:51AM0.88m | 00:14AM0.69m | 12:25PM0.70m | 00:47AM0.54m | 12:57PM0.59m | 1:19AM0.46m | 1:29PM0.55m | 1:51AM0.45m | 2:02PM0.58m | 2:24AM0.51m | |||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 |
565 | 510 | 371 | 226 | 176 | 124 | 94 | 80 | 78 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 69 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | S 14 | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 10 | WSW 8 |
— | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | — | 8 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 7 | — | SW 9 | W 8 | WSW 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | W 3 | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 105 | 104 | 26 | 25 | 64 | 42 | 36 | 80 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 204 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 5 | 204 | 37 | 7 | 309 | 432 | 16 | 309 | 59 |
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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.










