
Surf Forecasts:
Rocher de Coulinec surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, W swell with 8,426 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocher de Coulinec this week:
The surf forecast for Rocher de Coulinec over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rocher de Coulinec in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocher de Coulinec over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 18 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
210 | 119 | 60 | 219 | 508 | 906 | 683 | 633 | 1210 | 5690 | 4215 | 2843 | 2854 | 2627 | 3609 | 8328 | 4824 | 2374 | 1532 | 1193 | 3190 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:39AM3.28m | 10:18PM2.99m | 11:07AM3.09m | 00:10AM2.94m | 12:53PM3.17m | 1:39AM3.15m | 2:01PM3.44m | 2:31AM3.49m | 2:46PM3.78m | 3:11AM3.86m | 3:25PM4.13m | 3:47AM4.22m | 4:01PM4.45m | 4:22AM4.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:33PM1.73m | 5:02AM1.83m | 6:06PM1.79m | 6:38AM1.81m | 7:30PM1.62m | 7:53AM1.58m | 8:27PM1.31m | 8:45AM1.26m | 9:10PM0.96m | 9:26AM0.91m | 9:47PM0.61m | 10:03AM0.58m | 10:23PM0.31m | ||||||||
8:40 | — | — | 8:41 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 18 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | — |
210 | 119 | 60 | 219 | 508 | 906 | 683 | 633 | 599 | — | — | — | 2854 | 2627 | — | — | — | 2374 | 1532 | 1193 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | W 15 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 5 | 38 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 20 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 8 | 4 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | WSW 10 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | WSW 7 | W 11 |
— | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1210 | 5690 | 4215 | 2843 | — | — | 3609 | 8328 | 4824 | — | — | 332 | 3190 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 509 | 509 | 509 | 512 | 83 | 246 | 509 | 526 | 509 | 509 | 509 | 0 |
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Information about the Rocher de Coulinec Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rocher de Coulinec provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rocher de Coulinec can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rocher de Coulinec 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 (Rocher de Coulinec) 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 Rocher de Coulinec 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.
Rocher de Coulinec is 2 km (1 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.










