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Cabestan break point

Western Europe, France · Point break

Local time — · Sunrise 08:24 · Sunset 17:44

Verified data gate

Reading the ocean.

SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for Cabestan break point.

Marine sourceChecking
Synthetic valuesBlocked
RefreshAutomatic
Spot calibratedSpot-calibrated profile

Spot intelligence.

This mapped Finistère point is exposed to Atlantic weather and tidal movement; the model treats local knowledge and a clear exit as essential.

Profile source · French Surf Federation spot directory
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Profile geometry

Swell axis WSW · 255°

Offshore wind from ENE · Advanced profile

Wave

Exposed rock-controlled point sections

Rock and reef

Swell window

W–SW

0.8–2.6 m offshore ranking band

Clean wind

NE–E offshore

Applied to wind scoring

Tide window

Mid tide · rising

Qualitative timing guidance

Field guide

Read the break.

Character

01

Cabestan break point is defined by exposed rock-controlled point sections over rock and reef. The shape can change with swell angle, period and the active section, so the live score should always be paired with a visual check from shore.

Best setup

02

W–SW swell, ne–e offshore and mid tide · rising form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 0.8–2.6 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.

Lineup read

03

This is an advanced profile: positioning, entry and exit should be assessed before committing. Pay particular attention to rock shelf, strong tidal current, technical entry and exit. Local signs and advice always take priority.

Know before you paddle

Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.

Rock shelfStrong tidal currentTechnical entry and exitRemote exposure
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.

The break

Point break

Advanced. Works best with W–SW swell.

Timing

NE–E offshore

Mid tide · rising. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.

Data note

Model data unavailable

SWELLRADAR withholds numerical conditions, scores and surf windows until a quality-checked marine forecast is available.