Bretagne, France
Legendary competition headland in Finistère; the southern Pors Carn bay faces SW. Best in S/SE swell and side-onshore wind; W/NW delivers big-wave sessions. Strong currents exceeding 2 kt — intermediate to advanced. Kite zone on left (south) bay in summer; restricted Jul–Aug 13:00–19:00. Sandy beach with rock bottom; low-tide conditions preferred.
Pointe de la Torche is a promontory at the southeastern end of the Baie d'Audierne in the commune of Plomeur in the Bigouden region of Finistère, France. It is an officially recognised natural site and at the top of the promontory is a prehistoric settlement and burial site that is registered as a historic monument.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at La Torche · Pors Carn.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
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Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at La Torche · Pors Carn — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
Legendary competition headland in Finistère; the southern Pors Carn bay faces... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
La Torche · Pors Carn delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.
Safety at La Torche · Pors Carn depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
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