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Create Profile →Current conditions refresh every 3 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at La Torche. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical early July.
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at La Torche is the week of 23 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Moderate swell providing fun waves for a session. Short-period wind swell: expect weak, crumbly faces. Moderate wind adding texture to the faces. Conditions improving through the afternoon.
Heads up: rip risk elevated, and jellyfish: high.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
The air here is 79% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Significantly cleaner air than a typical city. Ideal for outdoor exercise with minimal respiratory strain.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NO₂ 5, O₃ 3, PM10 2, SO₂ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 03:00
Moderate water clarity: ~4m visibility
High sediment levels, possible runoff or storm disturbance
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La Torche is a powerful beach and point break in Brittany, at the western tip of France. A rocky headland creates a defined left on bigger swells, while the wide beach offers multiple peaks. It faces south-west into the Atlantic and receives enormous amounts of swell. The Breton landscape is wild and Celtic in character. One of France's most consistent spots outside the Basque/Landes coast.
Picks up south-westerly and westerly Atlantic swell. A north-easterly wind is offshore. Works on all tides. Consistent year-round with the biggest swells arriving October through March. The 3-6ft range is ideal for the beach section. The point works in bigger swells (6ft+). Brittany receives as much swell as anywhere in France.
The point break left on the north side of the headland is the premium wave but needs a solid swell. The beach break south has multiple peaks for all levels. Choose based on conditions and ability.
Powerful waves on bigger days. The point has rocks. Strong currents around the headland. Cold water (4/3 wetsuit minimum year-round). Exposed to Atlantic weather. The point break is for experienced surfers.
Free parking at the headland. Short walk to either the point or the beach. Limited facilities but improving. The village of Plomeur is nearby.
Moderate. Less crowded than the Hossegor/Biarritz area. The Breton surf community is growing but remains smaller. Good days see 15-20 people. The point attracts a tighter crew on bigger swells.
La Torche is Brittany's flagship spot and a good introduction to the region. The coast either side has dozens of undiscovered breaks. Breton crepes and cider are the local speciality. The water is cold but the consistency is outstanding. If La Torche is too big, sheltered bays nearby offer gentler options.
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Conditions at La Torche tend to be best between 07:00 to 10:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 36/100
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The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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