Pointe du Raz & South · France
Surfing St-Tugen
A beach break in Pointe du Raz & South, France, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
St-Tugen is a beach break near Audierne, on the Cap Sizun coast south-east of the Pointe du Raz. It's known for short, hollow waves at low tide, quicker and steeper than the open beaches around it.
The tide makes a big difference here: as it drops, the waves sharpen up, so the same swell can be very different a few hours apart. It's for confident surfers, and the lineup is usually quieter than at La Torche, further south-east.
Autumn and spring swells usually bring the best conditions. There's a small car park above the beach, and Audierne, a few minutes away, has places to stay and eat. If it's too big or too hollow, La Torche is about half an hour south-east.
When to surf
St-Tugen
St-Tugen is at its best from September to April. Conditions it likes: Clean swell, low tide.
September to April: Prime
Wide swell window catches groundswell from most directions
May to June: Good
Milder weather, still decent swell
July to August: Quiet
Smaller swell, busiest with general tourism, not surfers
The year across Finistère (Brittany)
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Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Audierne and Plouhinec are the main bases, with small hotels, guesthouses and holiday rentals. La Torche has campsites and a few rentals right by the beach. Outside summer many places close, so check before you go.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Pointe du Raz & South guide.
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