La Torche Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.84° N 4.35° W

La Torche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Torche sea temperature is
18.2° C
0.3° 

La Torche surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Torche surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 869 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with WNW swell.

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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Torche in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 20th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Torche over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get straight into it. The honest truth is we’ve got a pretty grim stretch ahead before some real juice shows up. The first week is a total bust, and you’ll be better off doing anything else. But don't cash in your chips yet, because the backend of the window has some serious potential.

The opening days are a write-off. Wednesday the 19th starts with a weak 4ft W swell at 5 seconds, and a fresh cross-onshore wind makes it a lumpy mess. It picks up to 6ft in the afternoon with a better 10-second period, but the wind is still all over it. Thursday the 20th sees the swell push to 8ft with a 9-second period, but the cross-onshore wind just chops it all up. Same story Friday, with 6ft and 5ft swells, but it’s not making the best of it.

The weekend is desperate. Saturday the 22nd drops to a weak 4ft, and Sunday the 23rd is even smaller, with a 3ft NW swell that’s barely a bump. Monday the 24th is a flat, clean day with nothing to ride. It’s a proper blank run.

We finally get a tiny pulse on Tuesday the 25th morning. A 1ft WNW swell with an 11-second period and clean offshore wind, but it’s not going to get the heart racing. That’s the only surfable window in almost a week. The rest of that week is a mix of tiny swells and onshore junk. Thursday the 27th has some size at 6ft, but it’s onshore and the period is short. Forget it.

Now, get this: the real action kicks off on Monday the 31st of August. It’s been over a week since we had a decent wave, so this is the one to circle. The morning starts clean with a 6ft W swell, a gentle offshore wind, and an 8-second period. That’s good, but the stand-out is the afternoon. The swell drops to 5ft, but the wind goes glassy, and the period is 7 seconds. This is creating “very good surf conditions.” This is your first true stand-out. Get in the water.

Then, things get serious. Tuesday the 1st of September brings a proper pulse of energy. The morning sees a 10ft WSW swell with an 8-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind. This is a big, powerful swell that will only be for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops to 7ft with the same period, but the wind swings cross. It’s still got plenty of push but it’s not as clean. This is the second stand-out, but it’s a challenging day by any standard.

After that, it fades fast. Wednesday the 2nd is back to a weak 4ft, and Thursday the 3rd is similar. The long-range outlook is promising, but it’s a way out, and forecasts can shift. Honestly, the 31st and the 1st are where it’s at. The 31st afternoon looks perfect, and the 1st is big and powerful. Everything before that is just waiting.

Alright, that’s the full picture. Keep an eye on the forecast for the 31st. That’s the one to get excited about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:12PM3.50m
9:31AM3.32m
9:52PM3.15m
10:15AM3.05m
10:44PM2.85m
11:21AM2.83m
00:16AM2.65m
1:16PM2.76m
2:17AM2.70m
2:48PM2.93m
3:22AM2.92m
3:40PM3.19m
4:03AM3.16m
Low Tide
3:33AM0.91m
3:56PM1.06m
4:20AM1.23m
4:53PM1.36m
5:22AM1.50m
6:10PM1.55m
6:45AM1.61m
7:39PM1.55m
8:08AM1.53m
8:52PM1.37m
9:11AM1.30m
9:43PM1.11m
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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.

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