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Plovan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 17 May 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plovan this week:
The surf forecast for Plovan over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plovan in the next 12 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 17th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plovan over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 116 | 84 | 228 | 198 | 147 | 70 | 32 | 40 | 72 | 166 | 191 | 164 | 127 | 123 | 109 | 80 | 78 | 55 | 158 | 167 | 117 | 87 | 88 | 87 | 293 | 363 | 320 | 247 | 158 | 270 | 167 | 562 | 538 | 431 | 380 | 318 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:18PM 3.54 | 8:43AM 3.25 | 9:07PM 3.40 | 9:38AM 3.11 | 10:06PM 3.30 | 10:48AM 3.03 | 11:18PM 3.29 | 12:07PM 3.09 | 12:34AM 3.40 | 1:20PM 3.30 | 1:42AM 3.62 | 2:22PM 3.58 | 2:42AM 3.88 | 3:15PM 3.89 | 3:36AM 4.12 | 4:03PM 4.16 | 4:26AM 4.29 | 4:50PM 4.35 | 5:15AM 4.35 | 5:36PM 4.44 | 6:03AM 4.30 | 6:23PM 4.42 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:10PM 1.01 | 2:43AM 1.04 | 2:57PM 1.15 | 3:38AM 1.16 | 3:55PM 1.26 | 4:46AM 1.19 | 5:07PM 1.29 | 5:58AM 1.10 | 6:21PM 1.19 | 7:06AM 0.90 | 7:28PM 0.98 | 8:05AM 0.64 | 8:27PM 0.69 | 8:58AM 0.39 | 9:20PM 0.40 | 9:47AM 0.19 | 10:10PM 0.16 | 10:35AM 0.07 | 11:00PM -0.00 | 11:21AM 0.05 | 11:48PM -0.04 | 12:08PM 0.12 | 12:37AM 0.03 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:55 | - | - | 9:57 | - | - | 9:58 | - | - | 9:59 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:01 | - | - | 10:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Plovan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Plovan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Plovan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Plovan 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 (Plovan) 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 Plovan 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.
Plovan is 18 km (11 miles) from Loctudy. If you plan a holiday in Finistere - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Loctudy. Loctudy has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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