Surf Forecasts:
Le Kerou surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Kerou this week:
The surf forecast for Le Kerou over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Kerou in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Kerou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into what we've got on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it's a pretty flat and frustrating run ahead. We're looking at a long, long stretch of small, messy conditions, with only a couple of brief windows where it might be worth paddling out. The first real chance of a wave doesn't show up until Thursday the 13th, and even then, it's a struggle.
Thursday the 13th kicks things off at Le Kerou. The swell is tiny, a mere 3ft out of the WSW with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is weak (163), and we've got a cross-onshore wind that's just chopping everything up. It's a write-off, honestly. Not worth getting wet.
Friday the 14th morning sees a small improvement. The swell drops a bit to 2ft, but the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the NNW. That cleans the surface right up, giving us some clean little runners. The energy is very low (88), so it's not going to be pumping, but for a beginner looking for a gentle paddle, it's the best of a bad bunch. The crowds are only "sometimes" an issue here, which is a bonus. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Saturday the 15th morning is a similar story. Clean conditions again with a light cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still tiny at 3ft from the west, and the period is short at 8 seconds. Energy is very low (82). It's surfable, but very ordinary.
After Saturday, we hit a real dead zone. From Sunday the 16th right through to Wednesday the 20th, the forecast is a parade of poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is pathetic. Don't even bother looking at the ocean.
Thursday the 20th afternoon finally brings a pulse of life. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the west with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (188), which is the highest we've seen. Unfortunately, the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it's going to be a bit lumpy and tricky. Still, for an expert who's desperate, there might be a few corners.
The next glimmer comes a long way out, on Monday the 24th of August. The morning session shows a 4ft west swell with a 8-second period. The energy is moderate (185), and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the ESE, which should keep things clean. The swell direction is from the west, and the guidance says the optimum for Le Kerou is from the west, so it's a good angle. It's surfable but very ordinary, according to the notes. Still, after that massive gap of nothing, this is the standout of the entire outlook. It's a long way off, so don't get too excited yet, but it's the one to keep an eye on.
The rest of the second week fades back into small, choppy, or blown-out slop. There's nothing else worth a mention.
So, to wrap it up: the pick of a very lean period is the morning of Monday the 24th of August. That's your best bet for a clean, waist-high wave with a decent swell direction. Before that, the Friday 14th and Saturday 15th mornings offer tiny, clean waves for the absolute beginners. Be patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 3 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
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100 | 137 | 155 | 160 | 88 | 84 | 51 | 82 | 60 | 57 | 41 | 27 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 62 | 58 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:53AM4.13m | 6:09PM4.52m | 6:33AM4.20m | 6:49PM4.53m | 7:11AM4.16m | 7:27PM4.41m | 7:47AM4.04m | 8:03PM4.17m | 8:21AM3.85m | 8:38PM3.86m | 8:56AM3.61m | 9:13PM3.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM-0.06m | 11:51AM0.01m | 00:21AM-0.17m | 12:34PM-0.07m | 1:02AM-0.15m | 1:15PM-0.02m | 1:42AM-0.01m | 1:55PM0.14m | 2:20AM0.24m | 2:35PM0.39m | 2:59AM0.55m | 3:17PM0.70m | 3:40AM0.89m | ||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | W 6 |
100 | 137 | 155 | 160 | 88 | 84 | 51 | 82 | 60 | 57 | 41 | 27 | 9 | 16 | — | 12 | 38 | — | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | S 17 |
— | 26 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | W 3 | N 3 | — | W 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 4 |
1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | — | 7 | 4 | 62 | 58 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 3 | 185 | 80 | 478 | 483 | 97 | 49 | 315 | 44 |
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Information about the Le Kerou Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Le Kerou provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Kerou can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Kerou 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 Kerou) 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 Kerou 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 Kerou is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Ploemeur. If you plan a holiday in Finistere - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ploemeur. Ploemeur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











