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Plovan surf Forecast / Brittany – Finistere / France
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plovan this week:
The surf forecast for Plovan over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plovan in the next 12 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plovan over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 28 | 49 | 43 | 39 | 24 | 27 | 17 | 525 | 477 | 1173 | 647 | 291 | 568 | 1318 | 411 | 258 | 277 | 188 | 400 | 302 | 884 | 1276 | 1597 | 894 | 477 | 326 | 372 | 815 | 610 | 482 | 500 | 596 | 283 | 337 | 322 | 771 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:54PM 4.06 | 6:09AM 4.04 | 6:23PM 4.06 | 6:39AM 3.97 | 6:54PM 4.00 | 7:11AM 3.84 | 7:27PM 3.87 | 7:47AM 3.65 | 8:06PM 3.69 | 8:30AM 3.43 | 8:53PM 3.49 | 9:25AM 3.20 | 9:55PM 3.30 | 10:40AM 3.02 | 11:19PM 3.22 | 12:17PM 3.03 | 12:51AM 3.35 | 1:42PM 3.25 | 2:04AM 3.63 | 2:44PM 3.58 | 3:02AM 3.96 | 3:34PM 3.92 | 3:52AM 4.24 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:49AM 0.33 | 12:05AM 0.35 | 12:19PM 0.38 | 12:36AM 0.40 | 12:49PM 0.49 | 1:08AM 0.52 | 1:21PM 0.64 | 1:44AM 0.68 | 1:58PM 0.83 | 2:26AM 0.88 | 2:42PM 1.04 | 3:20AM 1.08 | 3:42PM 1.24 | 4:34AM 1.21 | 5:03PM 1.34 | 6:02AM 1.18 | 6:30PM 1.26 | 7:21AM 0.95 | 7:44PM 1.00 | 8:24AM 0.63 | 8:43PM 0.67 | 9:16AM 0.31 | 9:35PM 0.35 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:31 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:36 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 1 | - | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 6 | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Plovan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Plovan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Plovan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Plovan 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 (Plovan) 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 Plovan 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.
Plovan is 18 km (11 miles) from Loctudy. If you plan a holiday in Finistere - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Loctudy. Loctudy has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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