
Surf Forecasts:
Porsmilin surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with NW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porsmilin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Porsmilin over the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s a pretty slow start here. We’ve got a real dry spell of tiny, weak waves for the first week and a bit, with nothing really worth paddling out for. The good news is that it does look like things will finally pick up, but we’ve got to be patient through a long stretch of quiet days.
The first session that’s even worth a mention doesn’t roll around until the morning of Monday the 12th of August. That’s when we see a little bump of swell, with waves around 3ft from the west, but it’s still just ordinary, surfable conditions at best. The water temp is sitting pretty average for the time of year, so nothing strange there. The real story is the lack of energy, with the combined swell energy only reaching 189 (moderate) that morning, and it’s mostly just a cross-off breeze keeping things tidy.
That slow trend continues right through the middle of the week. There’s a bit more size on the Thursday the 13th of August morning, with 3ft from the west again, and the energy climbs to 233 (moderate), but it’s still not exactly firing. The wind is light from the north, so it’s clean, but the waves just aren’t there. After that, it’s back to disappointing readings for days.
Finally, we start to see something with a bit more grunt around Monday the 17th of August. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the west, but it’s a short-period swell at only 7 seconds. That’s going to be a bit of a messy, lumpy affair, and the energy is jumping to 277 (strong). It’s a marginal call, but it’s a sign of life.
The standout window, and the one you’ve been waiting for, looks to be the morning of Tuesday the 18th of August. This is the best on offer, no question. Porsmilin is a sandbar setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell. The wave height is 6ft from the west-northwest, paired with a light northwesterly breeze that’s cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The combined swell energy hits a strong 425, so there’s some proper push behind it. It’s a bit of a longer wait between sets with that period, but the shape should be there. This is a solid intermediate-level wave, and with the crowds being *sometimes* a factor, you might get a few out there, but it won’t be a circus.
Then, on the morning of Thursday the 20th of August, we get another good pulse. The swell is 5ft from the west-northwest, with a 10-second period, and the energy is even higher at 470 (strong). The wind is a gentle northwesterly, keeping things clean. This is another real highlight, and it’s promising, though it’s further out, so keep an eye on it. The afternoon gets a bit windier and messier, so make the most of the morning.
Overall, we’ve got a long wait for the first real wave, but the second week offers a couple of genuine sessions that are worth the patience. Get in there on the 18th and the 20th if you can.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
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25 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 58 | 108 | 98 | 86 | 83 | 81 | 77 | 47 | 69 | 43 | 23 | 87 | 188 | 164 | 162 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:22PM4.73m | 12:01PM4.59m | 00:43AM4.50m | 1:28PM4.53m | 2:15AM4.53m | 2:53PM4.76m | 3:33AM4.83m | 4:02PM5.19m | 4:35AM5.23m | 4:57PM5.65m | 5:26AM5.60m | 5:45PM6.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:51AM1.47m | 6:29PM1.58m | 7:09AM1.63m | 7:57PM1.57m | 8:37AM1.55m | 9:22PM1.29m | 9:54AM1.23m | 10:31PM0.84m | 10:54AM0.81m | 11:26PM0.40m | 11:44AM0.43m | 00:13AM0.05m | |||||||
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
25 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 58 | 108 | 98 | 86 | 83 | 81 | 77 | 47 | 69 | 43 | 23 | 87 | 188 | 164 | 162 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SSE 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | — | — |
17 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 6 | W 6 | NW 10 | SE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | W 8 | — | — | S 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | — |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | NE 3 | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 2 | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | NW 2 | NNW 3 | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 10 | 8 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 534 | 457 | 579 | 570 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 540 | 2 | 2 | 203 | 2 | 10 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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.











