La Torche
Finistère · Brittany, France · Beach break
Local time — · Sunrise 08:22 · Sunset 17:43
Reading the ocean.
SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for La Torche.
Spot intelligence.
The headland focuses swell and wind. Peak choice should account for the tidal current and rock exposure near the point.
Profile source · French Surf Federation spot directoryProfile geometry
Swell axis WSW · 245°
Offshore wind from ENE · All levels profile
Wave
Long left + right peaks around the point
Sand with rock near the point
Swell window
W–SW
0.6–2.5 m offshore ranking band
Clean wind
NE–E offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Mid tide · moving
Qualitative timing guidance
Field guide
Read the break.
Character · setup · local read
Field guide
Read the break.
Character
01La Torche is defined by long left + right peaks around the point over sand with rock near the point. 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
02W–SW swell, ne–e offshore and mid tide · moving form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 0.6–2.5 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.
Lineup read
03Match the active peak to your ability and leave space for other surfers in the water. Pay particular attention to tidal current, strong wind, rock near the point. Local signs and advice always take priority.
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.
The break
Beach break
All levels. Works best with W–SW swell.
Timing
NE–E offshore
Mid tide · moving. 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.