Thoulars surf break

Thoulars surfForecast / Brittany – Morbihan / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 CEST
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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
14.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thoulars in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2056
1103
505
308
251
419
419
327
250
232
186
107
88
62
126
210
295
215
152
134
85
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
SE
20
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
ENE
10
E
10
E
15
NE
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
E
15
ESE
20
ENE
15
E
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
8:18PM4.07m
8:53AM3.61m
9:16PM3.82m
9:57AM3.34m
10:25PM3.58m
11:14AM3.15m
11:43PM3.42m
12:35PM3.11m
1:00AM3.37m
1:44PM3.18m
2:05AM3.40m
2:40PM3.31m
2:57AM3.46m
Low Tide
2:07PM0.41m
2:45AM0.36m
3:03PM0.66m
3:46AM0.61m
4:05PM0.88m
4:52AM0.81m
5:13PM1.03m
6:02AM0.92m
6:23PM1.09m
7:07AM0.93m
7:29PM1.05m
8:05AM0.87m
8:26PM0.95m
8:54AM0.80m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:57
9:58
Temp °C
15
15
16
21
21
21
24
25
23
28
28
22
28
28
23
28
27
24
29
29
25
12
14
13
17
19
20
22
25
23
28
29
20
25
27
21
25
25
23
28
28
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
Energy kJ
2056
1103
505
308
251
419
419
327
250
232
186
107
88
62
61
210
295
215
152
134
85
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
ESE
3
0.1
W
18
0.5
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
9
0.3
SSE
4
Energy kJ
8
2
1
4
2
6
126
65
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.5
S
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
4
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSE
4
Energy kJ
1
5
13
5
2
4
3
3
3
7
4
10
5
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
75
0
21
21
8
15
21
1
8
8
8
22
22
8
22
8
8
22
8
8
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Morbihan - Brittany
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
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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