Pen Had
Brittany, France · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 8.8s
- Wind
- 11 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 57m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Paris local
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Pen Had is a beach break over sand in Brittany, France. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the NE / E, around mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- mid
- Best swell direction
- SW, W, NW
- Best wind direction
- NE, E
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Pen Had surf FAQ
Is Pen Had good for beginners?+
Pen Had is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Pen Had?+
Different days call for different boards. Pen Had can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Pen Had?+
Pen Had tends to work best around mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Pen Had?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the NE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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