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Pors Ar Vag Surf Forecast
/ Brittany – Finistere (75 surf breaks) /
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Pors Ar Vag surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 25 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pors Ar Vag surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pors Ar Vag sea temperature is
13.3° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pors Ar Vag this week:
The surf forecast for Pors Ar Vag over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pors Ar Vag in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pors Ar Vag over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 11 | |
239 | 200 | 103 | 62 | 59 | 36 | 49 | 49 | 33 | 79 | 153 | 276 | 330 | 239 | 137 | 269 | 296 | 215 | 139 | 96 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 12:32PM4.63m | 1:15AM4.88m | 1:59PM4.77m | 2:28AM5.09m | 3:00PM5.12m | 3:22AM5.42m | 3:47PM5.52m | 4:05AM5.75m | 4:27PM5.90m | 4:44AM6.03m | 5:03PM6.20m | 5:20AM6.24m | 5:38PM6.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM2.14m | 8:39AM1.92m | 9:14PM1.94m | 9:51AM1.61m | 10:17PM1.57m | 10:44AM1.27m | 11:05PM1.22m | 11:25AM1.00m | 11:45PM0.95m | 12:01PM0.81m | 00:20AM0.77m | 12:34PM0.72m | 00:52AM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 20 |
17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 11 |
 kJ | 239 | 200 | 103 | 62 | 59 | 36 | 49 | 49 | 33 | 19 | 153 | 276 | 330 | 239 | 137 | 269 | 296 | 215 | 139 | 96 | 85 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 7 | W 9 | — | SE 6 | WNW 18 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 28 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 79 | 11 | 14 | — | 2 | 107 | 88 | 61 | 36 | 53 | 34 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | WSW 12 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 18 | 17 | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | 5 | 3 | 31 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | SSE 7 | SE 5 | SE 2 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 36 | 3 | 9 | 28 | 9 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 3 | 236 | 236 | 262 | 269 | 0 | 320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Finistere - Brittany | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Pors Ar Vag provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pors Ar Vag can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pors Ar Vag 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 (Pors Ar Vag) 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 Pors Ar Vag 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.
Pors Ar Vag is 9 km (6 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.
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