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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 1 pm Wednesday 06 May 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
14.8° C
(Which is 2.4°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 Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pors Ar Vag in the next 16 days are 2.5m 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 12th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pors Ar Vag over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 15 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | W 7 | |
13 | 54 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 40 | 67 | 87 | 72 | 69 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 123 | 102 | 177 | 382 | 815 | 460 | 242 | 303 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 8:24PM5.85m | 8:42AM5.50m | 9:03PM5.53m | 9:24AM5.18m | 9:48PM5.19m | 10:16AM4.87m | 10:48PM4.91m | 11:29AM4.67m | 00:09AM4.82m | 12:57PM4.77m | 1:31AM5.04m | 2:09PM5.17m | 2:34AM5.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM1.39m | 3:34AM1.50m | 3:47PM1.65m | 4:15AM1.75m | 4:30PM1.89m | 5:01AM1.96m | 5:21PM2.09m | 5:58AM2.07m | 6:23PM2.18m | 7:06AM2.03m | 7:39PM2.11m | 8:23AM1.81m | 8:59PM1.83m | 9:35AM1.43m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 |
 | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:45 | 9:45 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | WNW 7 | — |
 kJ | 10 | 54 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 67 | 87 | 72 | 69 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 33 | 253 | 5 | 2 | 158 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 15 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | SW 8 | SW 10 | — | — | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 7 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 4 | — | — | 20 | 12 | 12 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | W 16 | W 8 | NW 12 | WNW 10 | W 9 | S 4 | W 8 | SW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | SW 19 | — | — | SW 17 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 11 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | SE 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 13 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 123 | 102 | 177 | 382 | 815 | 460 | 242 | 303 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 533 | 24 | 28 | 497 | 400 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 353 | 36 | 42 | 42 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 38 |
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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