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Pors Poulhan surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France
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Pors Poulhan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pors Poulhan sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pors Poulhan this week:
The surf forecast for Pors Poulhan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pors Poulhan in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 27th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pors Poulhan over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 12 | |
566 | 480 | 350 | 224 | 162 | 125 | 94 | 61 | 41 | 25 | 56 | 181 | 186 | 103 | 488 | 545 | 572 | 743 | 724 | 1083 | 1136 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:33PM3.34m | 2:51AM3.49m | 3:18PM3.49m | 3:35AM3.56m | 3:57PM3.62m | 4:13AM3.62m | 4:31PM3.73m | 4:48AM3.68m | 5:04PM3.82m | 5:22AM3.71m | 5:36PM3.86m | 5:55AM3.71m | 6:09PM3.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:04AM0.92m | 8:25PM0.99m | 8:52AM0.84m | 9:13PM0.87m | 9:34AM0.76m | 9:55PM0.76m | 10:12AM0.70m | 10:34PM0.66m | 10:49AM0.65m | 11:12PM0.60m | 11:25AM0.64m | 11:48PM0.58m | 12:01PM0.66m | 00:26AM0.62m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | |
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Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
26 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 12 |
566 | 480 | 350 | 224 | 162 | 125 | 94 | 61 | 41 | 25 | 56 | 181 | 186 | 103 | 488 | 545 | 572 | 743 | 724 | 1083 | 1136 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 19 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | NW 8 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — |
— | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | 10 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 42 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | SW 16 | NNW 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | NNW 3 | SE 3 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 35 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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Information about the Pors Poulhan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pors Poulhan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pors Poulhan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pors Poulhan 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 Poulhan) 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 Poulhan 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 Poulhan is 16 km (10 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.











