Anse de la Torche, France
Anse de la Torche, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Anse de la Torche, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
255km from spot
90km from spot
285km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
255km from spot
90km from spot
285km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Anse de la Torche, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Anse de la Torche, France.
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.
Wind usually blows from W, WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Anse de la Torche, France are April, May, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Anse de la Torche, France.
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.
Wind usually blows from W, WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Anse de la Torche, France are April, May, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Anse de la Torche, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Nice sandy beach, about 1.5 km long. Lots of space.
Small to medium waves, good for wave beginners in an enclosed bay.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Anse de la Torche, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Nice sandy beach, about 1.5 km long. Lots of space.
Small to medium waves, good for wave beginners in an enclosed bay.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs, Rocks and Stones
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Fence
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs, Rocks and Stones
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Fence
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Anse de la Torche, France.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Special kite zone during summer.
Webcams around Anse de la Torche, France
Webcams around Anse de la Torche, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind stats in Bretagne...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 69 |
| Feb | 66 |
| Mar | 55 |
| Apr | 58 |
| May | 58 |
| Jun | 49 |
| Jul | 52 |
| Aug | 47 |
| Sep | 45 |
| Oct | 53 |
| Nov | 67 |
| Dec | 70 |
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Additional information
There are 17 kitesurf schools and 94 kitesurf spots in Bretagne.
Best months: April May June July August September
Best months: April May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Anse de la Torche, France
