KiteGlobeAnse de la Torche
Anse de la Torche is a kiteboarding spot near Quimper in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in April, May, October, November.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Quimper |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, October, November |
| Tide | Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 47.8295, -4.3537 |
About Anse de la Torche
Small to medium waves, good for wave beginners in an enclosed bay.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Anse de la Torche?
The best time to kite Anse de la Torche is April, May, October, November, when the N, NE, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Anse de la Torche offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Anse de la Torche?
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.
Hazards at Anse de la Torche
Reefs, Rocks, Stones.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.