Beach Break · Finistère · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : It's good right now. Get in. — Best window: 7h–9h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
With its powerful waves and wide beach, this spot offers optimal conditions for thrilling surf sessions. Big winter swells reveal an easy left that handles west wind well.
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.
Kerloch 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 Kerloch comes broadly from North: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Kerloch, you can also check conditions at Bordardoué, Trez Rouz, Pen Hat. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.