Thoulars surf break

Thoulars surfForecast / Brittany – Morbihan / France

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Thoulars surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thoulars sea temperature is
15.2° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thoulars this week:

The surf forecast for Thoulars over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thoulars in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 17th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.8m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thoulars over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
1.2
WNW
7
0.5
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
1.4
W
13
1.5
W
12
1.6
W
12
2.1
SW
7
2.4
SW
8
2
WSW
8
1.9
W
9
1.7
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
29
160
135
336
653
647
711
374
752
541
575
540
1155
838
444
355
387
404
298
360
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
25
W
15
NW
10
WNW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
30
SW
35
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
5
SSE
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
15
SE
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:07PM4.30m
5:30AM4.33m
5:51PM4.40m
6:17AM4.30m
6:37PM4.39m
7:05AM4.14m
7:25PM4.27m
7:57AM3.90m
8:18PM4.07m
8:53AM3.61m
9:16PM3.82m
9:57AM3.34m
10:25PM3.58m
Low Tide
10:57AM0.03m
11:20PM-0.04m
11:42AM-0.01m
00:07AM-0.10m
12:28PM0.05m
00:57AM-0.04m
1:16PM0.20m
1:49AM0.12m
2:07PM0.41m
2:45AM0.36m
3:03PM0.66m
3:46AM0.61m
4:05PM0.88m
4:52AM0.81m
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:50
9:51
9:52
1
1
3
2
3
Temp °C
11
13
13
12
13
13
12
13
15
14
15
16
15
16
15
16
20
21
20
24
23
8
10
9
9
8
8
8
8
9
8
9
13
13
14
14
13
18
20
18
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.9
WSW
14
1.4
W
13
1.3
W
12
1.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
15
1.7
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
Energy kJ
58
29
83
77
336
653
497
711
63
5
8
429
540
1155
838
444
355
387
404
298
360
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
15
0.5
W
11
0.2
W
15
0.2
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
5
Energy kJ
5
20
135
63
17
17
154
14
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
12
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
25
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
5
1.2
WNW
7
0.9
W
8
1.5
W
12
1.3
WSW
12
2.1
SW
7
2.4
SW
8
2
WSW
8
1.9
W
9
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
22
160
90
647
478
374
752
541
575
2
3
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
60
471
0
0
420
111
75
111
315
344
468
112
75
86
0
21
21
8
21
77
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Morbihan - Brittany
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
9
6
5
9
7
6
5
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Information about the Thoulars Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Thoulars provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Thoulars can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thoulars 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 (Thoulars) 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 Thoulars 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.

Thoulars is 5 km (3 miles) from Lorient. If you plan a holiday in Morbihan - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lorient. Lorient has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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