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Pors Ar Vag Surf Forecast
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Pors Ar Vag surf Forecast / Brittany – Finistere / France
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pors Ar Vag this week:
The surf forecast for Pors Ar Vag over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pors Ar Vag in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 23rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 23rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pors Ar Vag over the next 12 days.
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 176 | 113 | 84 | 58 | 62 | 44 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 58 | 614 | 1374 | 586 | 463 | 440 | 235 | 157 | 119 | 672 | 550 | 359 | 411 | 345 | 194 | 131 | 162 | 300 | 212 | 190 | 181 | 137 | 134 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:37PM 4.77 | 2:56AM 4.99 | 3:21PM 5.15 | 3:37AM 5.32 | 3:58PM 5.53 | 4:14AM 5.65 | 4:33PM 5.89 | 4:49AM 5.95 | 5:08PM 6.20 | 5:24AM 6.21 | 5:43PM 6.45 | 6:00AM 6.39 | 6:19PM 6.60 | 6:37AM 6.47 | 6:57PM 6.65 | 7:16AM 6.44 | 7:37PM 6.58 | 7:58AM 6.29 | 8:20PM 6.40 | 8:44AM 6.04 | 9:08PM 6.12 | 9:36AM 5.72 | 10:03PM 5.81 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:51AM 2.16 | 9:23PM 2.14 | 9:53AM 1.87 | 10:19PM 1.81 | 10:39AM 1.55 | 11:03PM 1.47 | 11:20AM 1.25 | 11:42PM 1.18 | 11:58AM 1.02 | 12:20AM 0.95 | 12:36PM 0.86 | 12:58AM 0.81 | 1:14PM 0.79 | 1:37AM 0.76 | 1:53PM 0.80 | 2:16AM 0.79 | 2:32PM 0.89 | 2:58AM 0.89 | 3:14PM 1.04 | 3:41AM 1.04 | 3:59PM 1.23 | 4:29AM 1.21 | 4:48PM 1.44 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:55 | - | - | 9:57 | - | - | 9:59 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:01 | - | - | 10:02 | - | - | 10:04 | - | - | 10:05 | - | - | 10:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 3 | - | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pors Ar Vag Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pors Ar Vag provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pors Ar Vag can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pors Ar Vag 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 (Pors Ar Vag) 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 Pors Ar Vag 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.
Pors Ar Vag is 9 km (6 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.
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