
Surf Forecasts:
Les Roches Blanches surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, NW swell with 28 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Les Roches Blanches this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Les Roches Blanches in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Les Roches Blanches over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NE 3 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:36AM4.63m | 6:55PM4.96m | 7:21AM4.57m | 7:40PM4.85m | 8:04AM4.42m | 8:23PM4.62m | 8:47AM4.20m | 9:07PM4.30m | 9:31AM3.95m | 9:52PM3.94m | 10:18AM3.68m | 10:42PM3.60m | 11:14AM3.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM-0.09m | 12:52PM0.05m | 1:23AM-0.06m | 1:37PM0.11m | 2:07AM0.09m | 2:22PM0.28m | 2:51AM0.33m | 3:06PM0.54m | 3:35AM0.64m | 3:52PM0.85m | 4:21AM0.97m | 4:43PM1.17m | 5:11AM1.27m | 5:41PM1.43m | |||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | 10:06 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
14 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | WNW 3 | NW 5 | SW 5 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 5 | — |
3 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | SW 15 | S 12 | NW 4 | — | NW 6 | SW 5 | — | NW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | W 6 | W 7 | S 16 | — | ESE 5 | — |
— | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 2 | NNW 2 | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 6 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | 28 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 240 | 493 | 490 | 101 | 497 | 497 | 1021 | 621 | 616 | 511 | 26 | 260 | 240 | 493 | 520 | 493 | 18 | 240 | 233 | 274 | 240 |
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Information about the Les Roches Blanches Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Les Roches Blanches provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Les Roches Blanches can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Les Roches Blanches 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 (Les Roches Blanches) 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 Les Roches Blanches 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.
Les Roches Blanches is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Douarnenez. If you plan a holiday in Finistere - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Douarnenez. Douarnenez has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











