
Surf Forecasts:
Thoulars surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with SW swell.
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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thoulars in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thoulars over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 37°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 8 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 5 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 173 | 173 | 211 | 127 | 62 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:47PM3.83m | 4:20AM3.82m | 4:43PM4.10m | 5:14AM4.00m | 5:35PM4.32m | 6:04AM4.10m | 6:23PM4.45m | 6:51AM4.12m | 7:09PM4.47m | 7:36AM4.04m | 7:54PM4.36m | 8:20AM3.90m | 8:38PM4.15m | 9:02AM3.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.43m | 10:24AM0.42m | 10:57PM0.18m | 11:17AM0.23m | 11:49PM-0.01m | 12:06PM0.10m | 00:39AM-0.10m | 12:53PM0.05m | 1:26AM-0.07m | 1:39PM0.10m | 2:12AM0.06m | 2:25PM0.25m | 2:57AM0.28m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | |
— | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | 10:04 | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 37 | 34 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 33 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | SW 7 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 9 | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
13 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 24 | 11 | 19 | — | 16 | — | — | 211 | 127 | 62 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSE 5 | N 3 | W 8 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | W 8 | WSW 10 | SW 6 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | WSW 5 | W 5 |
26 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 6 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | N 7 | W 7 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | W 16 | W 14 |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — | WNW 3 | — | WSW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | W 5 | WSW 4 | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | W 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 |
3 | 24 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 11 | 3 | 1 | 63 | 10 | 173 | 173 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 353 | 337 | 153 | 479 | 104 | 130 | 314 | 314 | 314 | 314 | 60 | 86 | 75 | 0 | 75 | 316 | 316 | 280 | 314 | 194 | 481 |
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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.











