Beach break · Morbihan · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Peak's gone, but it's still holding. Go. — Best window: 7h–9h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Long beach break fully exposed to the west. Known for long, easy-to-read waves suited to beginners and longboarders. A friendly and welcoming spot that works on a W/NW swell at all tides.
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.
Plouharnel 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.
Plouharnel 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 Plouharnel comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Plouharnel, you can also check conditions at Penthièvre, Carnac, Erdeven. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.