Surf Forecasts:
Les Roches Blanches surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 4,065 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Les Roches Blanches in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Les Roches Blanches over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | W 11 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 41 | 25 | 19 | 54 | 25 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 35 | 40 | 46 | 131 | 132 | 2923 | 1446 | 601 | 239 | 3454 | 3783 | 983 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:54PM3.08m | 1:49AM2.99m | 2:28PM3.23m | 3:02AM3.22m | 3:24PM3.52m | 3:48AM3.51m | 4:04PM3.84m | 4:23AM3.82m | 4:38PM4.15m | 4:56AM4.10m | 5:10PM4.43m | 5:26AM4.34m | 5:40PM4.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:38PM1.77m | 8:10AM1.72m | 8:56PM1.56m | 9:16AM1.46m | 9:48PM1.26m | 10:02AM1.15m | 10:27PM0.94m | 10:39AM0.84m | 11:02PM0.65m | 11:12AM0.58m | 11:34PM0.40m | 11:44AM0.37m | 00:04AM0.23m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WSW 10 |
46 | 41 | 25 | 6 | 54 | 25 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 35 | 40 | 46 | 40 | 23 | — | — | — | 239 | — | — | 983 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | S 6 | SW 12 | SE 6 | S 5 | NW 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | NW 8 |
28 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 30 | 23 | 14 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | 206 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SE 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | W 2 | — | — | S 2 | SSW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 8 | SSW 6 | WSW 10 | W 11 | — |
— | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 131 | 132 | 2923 | 1446 | 601 | 106 | 3454 | 3783 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 16 | 240 | 231 | 1 | 240 | 260 | 16 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 263 | 82 | 231 | 302 | 323 |
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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.











