La Torche is Brittany's heavyweight champion—a powerful, exposed beachbreak that can handle massive Atlantic swells and transform them into world-class barrels. The spot faces directly into the North Atlantic storm track, making it one of France's most consistent waves but also one of its most challenging. When it's firing, La Torche produces thick, hollow waves that have attracted France's best surfers for decades. The Breton coastline's rugged beauty and Celtic cultural heritage add depth to the experience.
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
8/10
Access: Beach access from parking area. Well-known spot.
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan
Secondary: Mar-May
Autumn/winter prime. Very exposed to Atlantic swells.
Verified by Surfline, Magicseaweed
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions