La Torche surf break

La Torche surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 13 Apr 2026 CEST
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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
12.9° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 16th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
7
4
4
3
2
3
3
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.8
W
1.8
WSW
1.1
WNW
1.5
W
2.3
WSW
3
W
2.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.2
W
2
W
2.4
W
2.1
W
1.9
W
1.7
WNW
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)131211101010121212161514131212111111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)232914377926942054081510242020347613591832361531111315201030888672311204127
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
20
SW
25
S
25
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
35
SSW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NW
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise7:33--7:31--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--
Sunset-9:02--9:05--9:06--9:07--9:08--9:09--9:12-
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--2---1-------------
Temp. °C101111141413131312121212131313121212111415
Feels °C (?)667101010978999111011118781113
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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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