Surfing Pointe du Raz & South

Baie des Trépassés

• Beach Break
• Advanced / Pro
• 3-12 ft
• Sep-Apr
• Crowd 1/5

A wide, wild bay just below the dramatic Pointe du Raz, and one of the most exposed, powerful spots in this part of Brittany. The Baie des Trépassés, the "Bay of the Dead" in local legend, breaks over sand in genuinely heavy conditions once a real Atlantic swell wraps around the point.

Its position right at Brittany's most exposed headland means it catches serious open-ocean energy, holding size well but also becoming quickly unmanageable when swells build. Surrounded by protected clifftop landscape, it's as much a dramatic viewing spot as a surf destination on the bigger days.

This is experienced-surfer territory once there's any real size, with strong currents and few easy exits. Check it carefully from the clifftop road above before committing, and treat any Finistère surf here as a serious, wild-Atlantic proposition, not a casual beach session.

48.0392, -4.7342 · Big open Atlantic swell

La Torche

• Beach Break
• Intermediate / Advanced
• 2-8 ft
• Sep-Apr
• Crowd 4/5

One of Brittany's best-known and most competition-worthy waves, a long beach break south of the Pointe du Raz that regularly hosts national and international surf events. La Torche breaks over sand in well-organised, punchy peaks along a long, open stretch of coast with excellent swell exposure.

Its reputation is built on genuine consistency: this is a wave that works more often than most of its Finistère neighbours, catching swell from a wide window and holding decent shape across a good range of sizes. Multiple peaks along the beach spread the crowd, which can still be substantial given the wave's fame.

Come on almost any swell for a satisfying session, this is one of the more reliable options in the whole region. Expect a serious, skilled local crew given La Torche's competitive pedigree, and treat it as the benchmark wave of this part of Brittany.

47.8386, -4.3489 · Any swell direction

St-Tugen

• Beach Break
• Intermediate / Advanced
• 2-7 ft
• Sep-Apr
• Crowd 2/5

A low-tide barrelling beach break on the Cap Sizun coast near the Pointe du Raz, offering a hollower, more demanding alternative to the area's bigger, more open beaches. St-Tugen breaks over sand in short, punchy sections that favour a confident, quick-reacting surfer over one looking for long, easy rides.

Tide plays an unusually important role here: the wave sharpens up and hollows out as the tide drops, meaning the same swell can feel completely different across a few hours. This tidal sensitivity keeps it from being a straightforward, always-on option, but rewards those who time it well.

Come at low tide on a clean swell for the best barrels, and expect a quieter lineup than the more famous La Torche just up the coast. A good pick for experienced beach-break surfers seeking Finistère's hollower side.

48.05, -4.55 · Clean swell, low tide

Plozevet

• Beach Break
• Intermediate / Advanced
• 2-7 ft
• Sep-Apr
• Crowd 1/5

A beach break on the Cap Sizun coast between La Torche and the Pointe du Raz, thought by some locals to be among the highest-quality waves in this part of Brittany when conditions align. Plozevet breaks over sand with real potential for well-shaped, satisfying peaks.

It stays relatively under the radar compared to the more famous La Torche just up the coast. Come on a clean swell for the best shape, and treat it as a worthwhile stop when exploring this stretch of Finistère.

47.9, -4.42 · Clean swell