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Plage du Phare Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
1.8m
peeling
Wind
10kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
1.0m
rising
Best forKite Foil

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What are the conditions at Plage du Phare today? (4 Sept)

Today at Plage du Phare: Epic! for kite foiling — 98/100 for expert level. Wind 10 kn W · Waves 1.8 m, 7 s · Tide 1.7–-2.5 m. Best window around 01:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Plage du Phare: 1.7m waves with moderate cross-shore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the early morning, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 18°C / 65°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
96/100Epic!
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Epic!
96
/ 100
now · 06
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 98 · 00
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 96
now · 06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.5m
peeling
Wind
14kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
1.0m
rising
Period
7s
Water
18°C
Swell
N 358°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
40
/ 100
06
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 96 · 15
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 40
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.8m
peeling
Wind
3kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
rising
Period
9s
Water
18°C
Swell
N 349°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
64
/ 100
06
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 97 · 15
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 64
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.5m
closing
Wind
4kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-1.1m
rising
Period
8s
Water
18°C
Swell
N 351°
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03 · Location

In context.

A long, 1.2 km fine-sand beach on the south-east shore of the Bay of Douarnenez, with shallow sandy entry and views toward the Crozon peninsula. It combines a supervised swimming area with a well-known kitesurf and windsurf spot exposed to NW winds. Kite and windsurf launching is banned from the car park and fenced dune zones, and dogs and horses are prohibited.

Spec sheet
Coords
48.6775°N, 4.3479°W
Facing
SE
Nearest
Kersenval Izella
Swell now
N 355°
Wind now
W 261°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Plage du Phare good for surfing today?

Plage du Phare scores 75/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Good. Wind 10 kn W · Waves 1.8 m, 7 s · Tide 1.7–-2.5 m. Best window around 05:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Plage du Phare today?

Wind at Plage du Phare today: 10 kn W (gusting 27 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Plage du Phare today?

Waves at Plage du Phare today: 1.8 m, 7 s period from N, peeling character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Plage du Phare today?

The best window for surfing at Plage du Phare today is around 05:00 UTC, when conditions score 75/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Plage du Phare suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Plage du Phare scores 21/100 today for surfing — Don't Bother. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Plage du Phare?

Plage du Phare is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Plage du Phare?

Plage du Phare is a coastal location near Kersenval Izella in France. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Plage du Phare?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Plage du Phare, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

Is it really a free trial?

Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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