Surf Forecasts:
Rocher de Coulinec surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 2,155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rocher de Coulinec in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocher de Coulinec over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 |
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18 | 42 | 60 | 54 | 63 | 42 | 48 | 605 | 1562 | 1384 | 445 | 474 | 933 | 1227 | 830 | 434 | 235 | 230 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:56AM4.10m | 5:10PM4.43m | 5:26AM4.34m | 5:40PM4.64m | 5:57AM4.53m | 6:11PM4.77m | 6:28AM4.63m | 6:43PM4.81m | 7:01AM4.65m | 7:16PM4.74m | 7:35AM4.57m | 7:52PM4.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:02PM0.65m | 11:12AM0.58m | 11:34PM0.40m | 11:44AM0.37m | 00:04AM0.23m | 12:15PM0.23m | 00:35AM0.13m | 12:47PM0.18m | 1:07AM0.13m | 1:20PM0.22m | 1:40AM0.22m | 1:55PM0.35m | 2:16AM0.42m | ||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 6 | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 |
18 | 42 | 32 | 39 | 63 | 42 | 48 | — | — | 1384 | 445 | — | — | 1227 | 830 | 434 | 235 | 230 | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 5 | WNW 10 | W 7 | SW 6 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 |
3 | 14 | 20 | 38 | 18 | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 8 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 21 | — | 54 | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | SW 6 | — | W 7 | WSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | — | SSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | — | 60 | — | 37 | 104 | 32 | 605 | 1562 | — | 81 | 474 | 933 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 288 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 83 | 494 | 1 | 278 | 491 | 27 | 1 | 254 | 488 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 278 | 397 | 1 |
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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.











