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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 1 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 CESTForecast 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
12.9° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Penfoul in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 9th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Penfoul over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 7 | |
24 | 53 | 44 | 31 | 23 | 43 | 41 | 99 | 83 | 72 | 34 | 44 | 379 | 363 | 220 | 387 | 611 | 1351 | 636 | 244 | 428 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:04PM5.65m | 9:26AM5.28m | 9:44PM5.33m | 10:10AM4.96m | 10:33PM5.04m | 11:09AM4.70m | 11:39PM4.85m | 12:29PM4.62m | 1:00AM4.86m | 1:49PM4.80m | 2:13AM5.11m | 2:53PM5.18m | 3:12AM5.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:11PM1.46m | 3:35AM1.51m | 3:49PM1.77m | 4:18AM1.82m | 4:35PM2.06m | 5:11AM2.07m | 5:33PM2.28m | 6:16AM2.18m | 6:44PM2.34m | 7:29AM2.08m | 7:58PM2.18m | 8:37AM1.77m | 9:04PM1.81m | 9:35AM1.33m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 |
 | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:47 | 9:49 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NNE 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | NE 5 | — |
 kJ | 24 | 53 | 44 | 31 | 23 | 13 | 41 | 99 | 83 | 19 | 34 | 44 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 33 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | SW 8 | NE 4 | WNW 15 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NE 5 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | — | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 7 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 72 | 24 | 23 | 11 | 2 | — | — | 15 | 12 | 12 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | — | NE 4 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 12 | NW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 10 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 2 | NW 3 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 4 | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 20 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 9 | — | 43 | 194 | 379 | 363 | 220 | 387 | 611 | 1351 | 636 | 244 | 428 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 541 | 29 | 61 | 549 | 453 | 31 | 9 | 36 | 55 | 0 | 36 | 369 | 82 | 91 | 91 | 81 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 39 | 90 |
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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.
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