Surf Forecasts:
Porsmilin surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 2,967 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porsmilin this week:
The surf forecast for Porsmilin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porsmilin in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porsmilin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Porsmilin’s got cooking for us.
Right off the bat, the next few days are a write-off. We’re looking at a stretch of poor, messy conditions from Sunday the 30th right through the first week of August into September. The wind is a problem: strong onshore and cross-onshore, whipping up a chop. You’ll be fighting a fresh breeze and a lumpy ocean with combined swell energy sitting around 400 to 486 (moderate), but it’s just not worth it. The swell is there, but the quality is cooked.
We’ve got a dry spell until Friday the 4th of September. That’s a solid gap of almost a week with no real reason to paddle out. But hold onto your leash, because Friday morning is the standout. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Friday the 4th of September morning is the one. We’ve got a solid 12ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a very long period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, lots of energy. The combined energy reading is a massive 4223, which is very strong. Now, the wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze, which will keep it clean. The catch? This is a sandbar break, and 12ft is not a beginner wave. It’s expert territory. That long period, 14-second swell can make a beach break like this wall up and close out, but on a good sandbar, it will be a sight to see. The wind and tide are favorable, but the sheer size makes it one for the experienced crew.
Saturday the 5th of September afternoon is your next best window. The swell drops to 5ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the wind goes light and cross-offshore from the NW. The combined energy is 539 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. It’s a much more manageable size, better for the intermediates. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s a much friendlier paddle-out than the Friday morning beast.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday the 6th is a no-go with strong onshore winds. Monday the 7th is lumpy and cross-onshore. The standout in the second week is Sunday the 13th of September. The morning sees a 7ft swell from the W with a 12-second period, and a cross-offshore wind from the NW. The combined energy is 1538 (strong), and the conditions are clean. The afternoon is similar with a 6ft swell and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The numbers are decent, but it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The absolute best on offer is the Friday the 4th of September morning for the big-wave specialists, and the Saturday the 5th of September afternoon for a cleaner, smaller session. The second week has a promising window on Sunday the 13th of September.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
328 | 574 | 1891 | 1545 | 1047 | 627 | 283 | 162 | 90 | 80 | 164 | 341 | 386 | 393 | 705 | 1237 | 1655 | 2017 | 976 | 571 | 346 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:20PM6.06m | 7:38AM5.88m | 7:53PM5.99m | 8:13AM5.78m | 8:30PM5.79m | 8:50AM5.57m | 9:10PM5.46m | 9:32AM5.24m | 9:57PM5.03m | 10:25AM4.84m | 11:00PM4.58m | 11:39AM4.48m | 00:33AM4.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM0.29m | 1:43AM0.18m | 1:56PM0.31m | 2:16AM0.29m | 2:31PM0.45m | 2:52AM0.52m | 3:10PM0.70m | 3:33AM0.86m | 3:57PM1.04m | 4:23AM1.27m | 4:56PM1.42m | 5:30AM1.65m | 6:18PM1.69m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNW 6 | — | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
328 | 8 | — | 1545 | 1047 | 627 | 283 | 162 | 90 | 80 | 164 | 341 | 386 | 393 | 705 | 1237 | 1655 | 2017 | 976 | 571 | 346 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
26 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 298 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
81 | 574 | 1891 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 108 | — | 258 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 36 | 416 | 531 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 36 | 36 | 549 | 36 | 10 | 314 | 2 | 2 | 70 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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Information about the Porsmilin Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porsmilin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porsmilin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porsmilin 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 (Porsmilin) 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 Porsmilin 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.
Porsmilin is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Camaret-sur-Mer. If you plan a holiday in Finistere - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camaret-sur-Mer. Camaret-sur-Mer has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











