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La Torche surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France
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La Torche surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Torche sea temperature is
13.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Torche this week:
The surf forecast for La Torche over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Torche in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Torche over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | |
419 | 307 | 499 | 533 | 441 | 401 | 314 | 235 | 154 | 80 | 76 | 73 | 66 | 45 | 29 | 51 | 112 | 302 | 407 | 353 | 278 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | off | off | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 9:55AM3.24m | 10:27PM3.37m | 11:24AM2.99m | 00:03AM3.23m | 1:05PM2.99m | 1:34AM3.31m | 2:20PM3.17m | 2:40AM3.50m | 3:13PM3.40m | 3:29AM3.67m | 3:55PM3.61m | 4:08AM3.81m | 4:30PM3.77m | 4:43AM3.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:09PM1.08m | 5:03AM1.03m | 5:31PM1.25m | 6:31AM1.09m | 6:57PM1.23m | 7:48AM0.97m | 8:08PM1.05m | 8:46AM0.78m | 9:03PM0.83m | 9:32AM0.59m | 9:47PM0.63m | 10:10AM0.45m | 10:25PM0.47m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | |
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Temp °C | 12 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 14 |
4 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
419 | 307 | 499 | 533 | 441 | 401 | 314 | 235 | 154 | 80 | 76 | 73 | 66 | 45 | 29 | 20 | 112 | 302 | 407 | 353 | 278 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 11 | N 8 | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | E 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | ESE 4 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | E 6 | N 8 |
12 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 19 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 25 | — | 66 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | N 3 | — | WSW 16 | WSW 8 | N 5 | — | — | W 19 |
4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 51 | 12 | 2 | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | E 3 | — | NE 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | E 6 | — | ENE 4 |
115 | 126 | 94 | 107 | 60 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 12 | 43 | 36 | 50 | 105 | — | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 235 | 47 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 262 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
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Information about the La Torche Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Torche provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Torche can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Torche surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (La Torche) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Torche may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
La Torche is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Loctudy. If you plan a holiday in Finistere - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Loctudy. Loctudy has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











