Anse de Lesconil (Lesconil Coast (Treffiagat))
- Advanced riders
- Best for
- Advanced
- Skill Level
- Chop, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Anse de Lesconil is a small, exposed reef break on the Lesconil harbour coast in Brittany, best known for technical, sometimes hollow and powerful waves. The spot is reported to fire only on specific ocean-and-wind combinations—especially uncommon south-southwest swells paired with north to north-northwest offshore flow—so working sessions can be rare.
- Powerful reef waves when the correct swell and wind line up
- Mid-tide timing recommended to avoid exposed/unsafe reef sections
- Can produce powerful, hollow/peeling reef waves with quality sections when conditions align.
- Generally quiet outside peak periods, with strong local knowledge.
- Works only on specific swell and offshore wind combinations.
- Technical reef/rocky bottom with shallow sections at low tide.
- Strong currents and submerged hazards.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- N
- Offshore directions
- NW
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Atlantic frontal systems; sources also describe wind working on specific north/northwest combinations.
- Reliability
- low
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Moderate gusting reported.
- Best Months
- February
- Shadow Zones
- The point can provide some shelter from North-West winds.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop, Ocean
- Beach
- Reef — Reef-based break; rocky reef/rocky shoreline.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Small — One source describes small surf; another describes medium waves on the reef.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Chop reported; wind and tide can add to surface texture on the reef.
- Launch
- Small — Harbour-side/rocky entry; reef can be exposed at low water.
Through the year
Winter months often see frequent Atlantic storms; late autumn and winter bring higher storm frequency.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Technical reef break that can produce powerful hollow/peeling sections. Mostly a left, with occasional potential for right-hand waves depending on conditions and swell.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W
- Swell Height
- 1–3 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — Mid tide is recommended to keep safer depth over the reef.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed reef-left near the harbour; rocky shoreline and harbour walls can affect what’s workable.
- Wind Effect
- Needs north to northwest/offshore conditions to groom; one source states needs N–NW offshore.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds size but becomes increasingly dangerous with heavy water and exposed rocks.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Described as good; hollow/quality sections when swell and wind align.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Powerful reef break reported.
- Wave Shape
- Hollow — Sources describe hollow/peeling reef waves; one source describes peeling waves.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Fast peeling lefts reported.
- Ride Length
- Short — Ride length described as short (<50m) by one source; another source describes medium ride length when working.
- Typical Ride Length
- 0–50 m
- Ride Length Details
- Short fast-peeling lefts are reported near Lesconil harbour; typically short rides (<50m) when it fires.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Anse de Lesconil (Lesconil Coast (Treffiagat)) in the full forecast view.
Anse de Lesconil (Lesconil Coast (Treffiagat)) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–27 ktsGusts 42 kts
- Direction
- SW235°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2427 kts
- Windy days
- 4/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.9–4.2 m9s period
- Temperature
- 9–17 °C
Over the next 7 days, Anse de Lesconil (Lesconil Coast (Treffiagat)) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–27 kts, peaking around 27 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 42 kts. The prevailing direction is SW. Waves run 0.9–4.2 m with a period of about 9s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Submerged rocks
- Strong currents
- Submerged obstacles
- Shallow reef
- Urchins
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence reported.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Regional rescue is available via maritime coordination; spot-level rescue is reported as no/limited.
- Emergency Info
- France emergency number: 112.
- Localism / Vibe
- Moderate — Moderate localism; respect locals and wait your turn.
Rules of the spot
Enter from the harbour area and avoid low tide due to exposed reef. Only paddle out when both the required swell and the offshore wind are confirmed.
- Avoid low tide because the reef becomes exposed.
- Do not paddle out unless the correct swell (south-southwest) and the required north-northwest wind are confirmed.
- Time your entry for mid tide to avoid shallow sections.
- Confirm the swell direction and offshore wind before paddling out.
- Only surf if you are comfortable with rocky entries and shallow reef bottoms.
- Check the tide carefully as the reef can become very shallow and dangerous at low tide.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Quimper
- Nearest Town
- Léchiagat
- Parking
- Limited parking near the harbour and along the coastal road; free car parking available nearby.
- Public Transport
- Limited local bus services connect Lesconil to Quimper; access via Quimper using regional transport.
- Access
- Entry from near the harbour; short walk to the rocky shoreline from parking areas.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Holiday rentals and small hotels are available in Lesconil and Treffiagat.
- Food & Drink
- Restaurants and cafes are located nearby in the port area of Lesconil.
- Equipment Rental:
- Some nearby rental options are available via local nautical centers and surf shops; one source notes no specialized rental directly at the reef break.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
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Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Anse de Lesconil (Lesconil Coast (Treffiagat))?
The best overall months at Anse de Lesconil (Lesconil Coast (Treffiagat)) are February.
Which wind directions work at Anse de Lesconil (Lesconil Coast (Treffiagat))?
Anse de Lesconil (Lesconil Coast (Treffiagat)) works with N winds. Offshore directions are NW.
What skill level is Anse de Lesconil (Lesconil Coast (Treffiagat)) suitable for?
Anse de Lesconil (Lesconil Coast (Treffiagat)) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Advanced.