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Penfoul Surf Forecast
/ Brittany – Finistere (75 surf breaks) /
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Penfoul surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 CETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Penfoul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Penfoul sea temperature is
11.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Penfoul this week:
The surf forecast for Penfoul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Penfoul in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Penfoul over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1065 | 880 | 481 | 640 | 679 | 536 | 297 | 290 | 5195 | 5883 | 4516 | 2815 | 1765 | 984 | 472 | 205 | 176 | 2077 | 2717 | 1653 | 1169 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:41PM 6.91 | 8:02AM 6.75 | 8:22PM 6.52 | 8:47AM 6.21 | 9:09PM 6.00 | 9:40AM 5.58 | 10:08PM 5.42 | 10:55AM 4.99 | 11:38PM 4.99 | 12:46PM 4.74 | 1:29AM 5.00 | 2:25PM 4.99 | 2:50AM 5.39 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:48PM 0.00 | 2:07AM 0.15 | 2:29PM 0.43 | 2:52AM 0.59 | 3:14PM 0.99 | 3:43AM 1.15 | 4:10PM 1.60 | 4:50AM 1.70 | 5:26PM 2.10 | 6:23AM 2.02 | 7:08PM 2.23 | 8:03AM 1.88 | 8:37PM 1.92 | ||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
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Information about the Penfoul Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Penfoul provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Penfoul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Penfoul 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 (Penfoul) 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 Penfoul 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Finistere - Brittany? If you are looking for accommodation near Penfoul, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Finistere - Brittany, consider staying in Brest which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Finistere - Brittany where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Camaret-sur-Mer which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Landerneau, Douarnenez and Roscoff.
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