Continent |
Europe |
Country |
France |
Next Big City |
Quimper |
Next Town |
Penmarch |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
School, Shop, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
Reefs, Rocks, Stones |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Coming tide, Falling tide |
Small to medium waves, good for wave beginners in an enclosed bay.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Fence |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
Nice sandy beach, about 1.5 km long. Lots of space.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Air and water are a bit fresh, but in summer it is quite nice. Wetsuit is really needed if your not in summer. A lot of depressions pass on this area.
Best Months: |
April, May, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: |
W, WNW, NW, NNW |
Because of its situation, a lot of depressions pass on this place. That's made this spot a really good one for the wind. Very windy in winter. Best in W and NW.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
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 150 km 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'. Get to the south of the point to access the bay.
Rules |
Zones |
Special kite zone during summer.