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Pic Kipu surfForecast / Brittany – Morbihan / France
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Pic Kipu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pic Kipu sea temperature is
15.4° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pic Kipu this week:
The surf forecast for Pic Kipu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pic Kipu in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 13th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 17th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 17th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pic Kipu over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sun 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 14 | WNW 12 | |
21 | 11 | 33 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 223 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 113 | 41 | 21 | 38 | 36 | 246 | 537 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:13AM3.06m | 1:03PM2.94m | 1:24AM3.24m | 2:06PM3.20m | 2:22AM3.51m | 2:56PM3.52m | 3:12AM3.80m | 3:41PM3.83m | 3:58AM4.06m | 4:24PM4.11m | 4:44AM4.25m | 5:07PM4.30m | 5:30AM4.33m | 5:51PM4.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:54AM1.21m | 7:14PM1.26m | 7:52AM0.96m | 8:11PM1.00m | 8:42AM0.67m | 9:01PM0.70m | 9:28AM0.40m | 9:48PM0.40m | 10:13AM0.17m | 10:34PM0.14m | 10:57AM0.03m | 11:20PM-0.04m | 11:42AM-0.01m | ||||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | |
9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:45 | — | 9:45 | |
12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
7 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | NW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | W 12 | SW 7 | SW 6 | S 14 | — | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 14 | WNW 12 |
21 | 5 | 33 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 146 | 59 | 14 | 21 | 38 | 36 | 246 | 537 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SW 8 | ENE 3 | NW 8 | SW 8 | W 13 | NW 6 | SW 7 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 15 | WNW 7 | — |
2 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 15 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 5 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | — |
3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 4 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 |
18 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 94 | 223 | 435 | 573 | 370 | 7 | 113 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 393 | 87 | 60 | 74 | 472 | 478 | 492 | 486 | 783 | 0 | 279 | 831 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 44 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
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Information about the Pic Kipu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pic Kipu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pic Kipu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pic Kipu 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 (Pic Kipu) 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 Pic Kipu 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.
Pic Kipu is 4 km (2 miles) from Lorient. If you plan a holiday in Morbihan - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lorient. Lorient has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












