Le Dossen
Finistère · Brittany, France · Beach break
Local time — · Sunrise 08:24 · Sunset 17:39
Reading the ocean.
SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for Le Dossen.
Spot intelligence.
The north-Brittany bay depends strongly on swell angle, wind shelter and tidal range, so forecast confidence should remain conservative.
Profile source · French Surf Federation spot directoryProfile geometry
Swell axis NW · 315°
Offshore wind from SE · All levels profile
Wave
Bay peaks with variable shelter
Sand with rock margins
Swell window
NW–W
0.5–2.1 m offshore ranking band
Clean wind
S–SE offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Moving mid tide · exposure dependent
Qualitative timing guidance
Field guide
Read the break.
Character · setup · local read
Field guide
Read the break.
Character
01Le Dossen is defined by bay peaks with variable shelter over sand with rock margins. 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
02NW–W swell, s–se offshore and moving mid tide · exposure dependent form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 0.5–2.1 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, rock margins, strong wind. 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 NW–W swell.
Timing
S–SE offshore
Moving mid tide · exposure dependent. 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.