
Surf Forecasts:
La Torche surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Torche over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming up around La Torche.
It's a slow burner to kick things off. We're looking at a proper dry spell from the 5th of July right through to the morning of the 9th. Tiny, gutless waves and a lot of choppy onshore junk. You'll be doing more sitting on the beach than anything else.
The first hint of something worthwhile is Thursday morning the 9th of July. The swell is still only 3ft from the WNW, but it's clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. The combined energy is moderate (124), so there's enough push for a cruise. Friday morning the 10th of July is even better. The wind goes glassy, dead calm with a slight air from the W, and the swell cleans up to 3ft from the WNW with moderate energy (177). That's your best early shout for a clean, quiet session before the sea breeze ruins it in the afternoon.
Then it gets messy again with cross-onshore winds and poor conditions right through the second week. The morning of the 13th of July is clean and glassy again, but the swell is a weak 3ft from the NNW and the energy is only moderate (124). It's a wave, but you'll be scratching around.
Now, the big one – and you'll need to show some patience for it. Circle the morning of Saturday the 18th of July. This is the real standout. We've got a solid 5ft swell rolling in from the WNW with strong energy (551). The wind is going to be glassy – a glassy morning with a slight air from the SE! That means perfect, clean conditions. This is expert territory though, as the swell is over 5ft, so it's not for the beginners. The swell period is 10 seconds, giving it some real authority. If you're intermediate and up, this is your session. The afternoon on the same day sees a bit of a wind shift and a drop in quality, so get out there early.
Keep an eye on the 20th of July as well. That Monday morning is a powerful 8ft swell from the WNW with very strong energy (1012), but it's absolutely howling with a fresh cross-onshore wind at 22 mph. That's going to be a brutal, lumpy washing machine – definitely one for the kite surfers, not the paddle crew. Only the hardcore locals will be out.
So, the first week and a half is a slog, but that Saturday morning the 18th of July is a true gem. Clean, glassy, decent-sized groundswell – get your gear ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
77 | 165 | 106 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 55 | 33 | 100 | 96 | 92 | 118 | 136 | 116 | 177 | 169 | 173 | 106 | 147 | 176 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:56PM3.65m | 9:21AM3.36m | 9:39PM3.55m | 10:08AM3.29m | 10:30PM3.44m | 11:05AM3.24m | 11:31PM3.35m | 12:13PM3.24m | 00:45AM3.33m | 1:28PM3.34m | 2:03AM3.42m | 2:40PM3.54m | 3:14AM3.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:50PM0.81m | 3:22AM0.78m | 3:33PM0.91m | 4:08AM0.86m | 4:24PM1.00m | 5:01AM0.93m | 5:25PM1.07m | 6:04AM0.97m | 6:35PM1.05m | 7:12AM0.94m | 7:47PM0.93m | 8:20AM0.83m | 8:55PM0.72m | 9:23AM0.65m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | |
— | 10:17 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:15 | 10:14 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
77 | 165 | 106 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 55 | 33 | 100 | 96 | 92 | 118 | 136 | 116 | 177 | 169 | 173 | 40 | 45 | 176 | 226 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | ESE 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 |
58 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 12 | 33 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 12 | 24 | 57 | 12 | 95 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | — |
— | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 106 | 147 | 132 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 258 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
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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.











