La Torche
France · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.5m W
Wind: 9 km/h WSW (onshore)
Beach faces: SW
Onshore wind (blowing from sea to land). Expect choppier, less defined waves.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:35Expected crowds
Prediction model v17amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 15°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.7m swell at 8s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 15°C.
AI-generated summary for La Torche. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at La Torche
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 2pm (score: 14). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at La Torche.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About La Torche
La Torche is a highly exposed, sweeping beach break located on a prominent peninsula in Brittany, north-western France. The bathymetry features an expansive, relatively flat gradient of highly compacted sand stretching away from a rocky headland. Facing directly west, it acts as a massive swell magnet, capturing unattenuated Atlantic groundswells with remarkable consistency year-round. An easterly offshore wind is required to structure the wave faces and counteract the frequently disorganised, windy sea state. Because the sandy gradient is gentle, the waves tend to spill nicely rather than pitching violently into severe shorebreaks, generating highly workable A-frame peaks. This highly functional bathymetry makes La Torche perfectly suited for intermediate surfers. It provides reliable, long walls ideal for practising speed generation and carving manoeuvres in cold water. The sheer size of the beach and the prominent rip currents require solid paddle fitness, but the wave mechanics remain accessible and forgiving.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 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.
What is the luck factor?
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 late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
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.
When is the best time to surf La Torche?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.