
Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 926 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. It’s Rusty here.
We’re looking at a bit of a mixed bag for Le Petit Minou over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna lie to you. The swell is small and weak, and the wind is just wrong – pretty much onshore or cross-shore junk. It’s not until the weekend of the 13th that we start to see some proper energy building, but even then, the wind keeps it messy. The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Wednesday the 23rd of September. That’s the one. The swell is up to 6 ft from the WNW, which is a solid size for this place, and it’s a long-period groundswell at 14 seconds, carrying a heap of power. The magic is that wind coming from the NNE offshore at 12 mph, cleaning the place right up. It’s going to be clean, lined up, and punchy. This is for experienced surfers only – that size and power with a long period will be a handful on the bank, but the point setup at Le Petit Minou will handle it better than the beach. The water temp is sitting around 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The other one that’s got my attention is the morning of Thursday the 24th of September. The swell holds at a solid 5 ft from the WNW, with a 12-second period, very good energy, and we’re looking at a light ESE wind – almost glassy. That’s a very clean, very surfable window for intermediate to advanced surfers. The morning of the 17th of September is worth a mention too, with a clean 5 ft WNW swell and a light offshore NW wind, but it’s not in the same league as the 23rd.
Be aware, the middle of the second week, around the 19th and 20th, gets windy again. The 23rd is the gem. Keep an eye on the forecast, but that’s the one I’m paddling out for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 |
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627 | 400 | 258 | 161 | 120 | 314 | 633 | 750 | 608 | 231 | 133 | 103 | 55 | 112 | 216 | 547 | 701 | 902 | 705 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:33PM0.03m | 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 | ||||||
— | 7:48 | — | — | 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 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 |
627 | 400 | 258 | 161 | 120 | 314 | 633 | 750 | 608 | 231 | 133 | 103 | 55 | 97 | 164 | 547 | 701 | 902 | 705 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 13 | — | S 13 | — | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | S 4 | — | WNW 10 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | 74 | 120 | — | 3 | — | 151 | 84 | 47 | 52 | 8 | — | 115 | 46 | 125 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 112 | 216 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 11 | 191 | 794 | 116 | 116 | 116 |
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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.










