
Surf Forecasts:
Les Roches Blanches surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, W swell with 2,313 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Les Roches Blanches this week:
The surf forecast for Les Roches Blanches over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Les Roches Blanches in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Les Roches Blanches over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 18 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2380 | 1686 | 1198 | 841 | 650 | 540 | 314 | 210 | 119 | 54 | 152 | 508 | 931 | 600 | 475 | 691 | 421 | 371 | 1019 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:04AM3.90m | 8:24PM3.56m | 8:44AM3.58m | 9:09PM3.25m | 9:39AM3.28m | 10:18PM2.99m | 11:07AM3.09m | 00:10AM2.94m | 12:53PM3.17m | 1:39AM3.15m | 2:01PM3.44m | 2:31AM3.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:12AM1.03m | 2:39PM1.15m | 2:51AM1.35m | 3:26PM1.47m | 3:43AM1.64m | 4:33PM1.73m | 5:02AM1.83m | 6:06PM1.79m | 6:38AM1.81m | 7:30PM1.62m | 7:53AM1.58m | 8:27PM1.31m | |||||||
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:41 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | |
7:29 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 18 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 14 | WSW 7 | W 12 | W 12 |
2380 | 1686 | 1198 | 841 | 650 | 540 | 314 | 210 | 119 | 54 | 152 | 508 | 931 | 600 | 475 | 691 | 142 | 371 | 726 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | W 16 | NNW 5 | W 12 | NW 5 | S 5 | W 17 | — | W 13 | WSW 6 | — |
— | — | — | 83 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 8 | 47 | 7 | 8 | 92 | — | 421 | 73 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 19 | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 2 | N 3 | NNW 4 | ENE 3 | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | W 12 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 262 | — | 1019 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 16 | 85 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 37 |
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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.










