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Type:	Medium Wave (1-3m), Big Wave (> 3m)
Hazards:	Currents
Quality:	Crystal Clear
Best Tide:	No Info

It is one of the greatest European spots for the waves. There are really beautiful waves. More than 2.5m. You often have waves with a correct size which is enough to make you smiling. You will find very regular waves with a good timing.

Type:	Sand
Size:	Big
Hazards:	No Info
Beach Users:	No Info

There is a huge beautiful sandy beach. So no problem for kite to be launched and landed. There are no rocks or other obstacles, only close to the point.

Best Months:	January, February, November, December
Wind Type:	Frontal Winds
Best Direction:	SE, SSE, S
Main Direction:	No Info

Because of its situation, a lot of depressions pass on this place. That's made this spot a really good one for the wind. The best direction is for sure South/Southeast. Very windy in winter.

Transport:	Car
Access:	Short Walk

Get directions from

From the main city of Quimper (35 km), follow the road signs to Pont l'Abbé; Saint Guénolé and Penmarc'h (main road: D785). While approaching, look for Plomeur city (not Plomeur, this is 150km away). At Plomeur center, follow road signs to La Torche point (or ask anyone, everybody knows where it is). Once you get on the parking lot, walk on the right (North) side of the point: here it is. From Brest go South, and follow the direction `La Torche` and then `Pointe de la Torche`. You will arrived directly on a car park near the huge beach. There are always a lot of cars, camping cars etc belonged to all surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers.

Rules:

None

The most popular spot in France for surf, kitesurf and windsurf.