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Plage de Gwendrez surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plage de Gwendrez this week:
The surf forecast for Plage de Gwendrez over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plage de Gwendrez in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 23) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 24) at 2PM.
Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plage de Gwendrez over the next 12 days.
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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Energy (?) | 892 | 989 | 752 | 480 | 288 | 160 | 100 | 178 | 1130 | 882 | 764 | 249 | 1495 | 2473 | 1373 | 698 | 418 | 461 | 1081 | 1003 | 865 | 705 | 848 | 547 | 335 | 220 | 159 | 113 | 104 | 81 | 143 | 141 | 259 | 139 | 88 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:48AM 3.18 | 9:11PM 3.22 | 9:42AM 2.95 | 10:16PM 3.04 | 11:04AM 2.81 | 11:49PM 3.00 | 12:49PM 2.89 | 1:21AM 3.21 | 2:07PM 3.19 | 2:26AM 3.57 | 3:02PM 3.57 | 3:18AM 3.96 | 3:48PM 3.95 | 4:04AM 4.30 | 4:31PM 4.28 | 4:49AM 4.54 | 5:13PM 4.50 | 5:33AM 4.64 | 5:54PM 4.60 | 6:17AM 4.59 | 6:37PM 4.56 | 7:02AM 4.38 | 7:21PM 4.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:03PM 1.31 | 3:43AM 1.38 | 4:06PM 1.49 | 5:05AM 1.49 | 5:38PM 1.55 | 6:38AM 1.38 | 7:05PM 1.38 | 7:51AM 1.07 | 8:11PM 1.06 | 8:46AM 0.67 | 9:03PM 0.68 | 9:33AM 0.29 | 9:50PM 0.31 | 10:17AM -0.01 | 10:35PM 0.00 | 11:00AM -0.20 | 11:19PM -0.19 | 11:42AM -0.23 | 12:04AM -0.25 | 12:25PM -0.13 | 12:49AM -0.14 | 1:09PM 0.10 | 1:37AM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:28 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 9 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Plage de Gwendrez Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Plage de Gwendrez provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Plage de Gwendrez can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Plage de Gwendrez 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 (Plage de Gwendrez) 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 Plage de Gwendrez 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.
Plage de Gwendrez is 17 km (11 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.