Beach break · Côtes-d'Armor · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Between the Sables d'Or and the cliffs of the cape you'll find several spots that hold south wind well: La Fosse à Pléhérel is fairly consistent, La Grève d'en Bas works a little better (except at low tide).
Works year-round, sweet spot April to November. Picky: quality depends a lot on swell orientation.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Cap Fréhel is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Cap Fréhel comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Cap Fréhel, you can also check conditions at Pléhérel, Sables-d'Or, Saint-Cast. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.