Beach break · Morbihan · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Magic in 1h. Grab your wetsuit. — Best window: 7h–9h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Sheltered beach, ideal for children and beginners. Best from mid to high tide. Gentle and manageable waves on a W/NW swell — the safest surf spot near the famous standing stones.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Carnac usually works best around mid-falling. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Carnac is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Carnac comes broadly from North: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Carnac, you can also check conditions at Plouharnel, Penthièvre, Erdeven. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.