Beg An Tour
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Swell, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Beg An Tour is an exposed reef break in Southern Brittany, known for producing a powerful, hollow right-hand wave. The spot is generally best when you plan around tides: surfing on low and especially on a falling tide helps the reef setup, and the break is described as low-tide dependent. Wave quality is typically rated as good to regional-classic level, and the wave shape is commonly reported as hollow with fast peeling sections. On normal days, rides are usually short (around 50m), while better conditions can extend ride length significantly (up to around 150m). The break is also reported to hold size well, remaining workable on larger swell (around 3m+). Wind-wise, the offshore/cleanest conditions are associated with easterly to south-easterly directions (E/NE/SE). One provider also describes the broader seasonal wind months differently, but across the reported windows the recurring theme is that easterly offshore flow improves wave cleanliness. Safety is a major factor at this spot: the reef and rocks (including submerged sections) are part of the attraction but also the risk. Use the timing (low/falling tide) to reduce problems with the reef, wear protective gear such as boots and a hood/gloves as recommended, and follow standard surfing etiquette. Lifeguards are not reported on-site.
- Hollow, powerful right-hand wave
- Best on low/falling tide positioning
- Offshore flow from E/NE/SE improves cleanliness
- Rarely crowded
- Exposed reef break with hollow, powerful right-hand waves.
- Often consistent during the main season (spring-to-autumn).
- Rarely crowded (weekday often empty; weekends tend to have only a few surfers).
- Rock hazards (including submerged/exposed reef rocks).
- Requires low/falling tide timing.
- Powerful reef waves can involve strong currents during larger swell.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NNE, NE, E, ESE, SE
- Offshore directions
- NNE, NE, E, ESE, SE
- Wind Range
- 10–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Provider data describes frontal winds; strongest clean offshore windows come with E/NE/SE winds.
- Reliability
- medium
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts
- Best Months
- October, November, December
- Shadow Zones
- Cliffs can provide some shelter for certain directions.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell, Ocean
- Beach
- Rocks — Rocky shoreline / reef.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Medium — Starts around 1.0m–1.5m and can build to 3m+.
- Launch
- Small — Rocky shoreline and small coves near the point.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Rocky shoreline and reef sections make entry and exit more involved.
Through the year
Generally quiet on weekdays; some local surfers on weekends.
Late autumn and winter can be stormy.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed reef break producing powerful, often hollow right-hand waves. Most consistent during the spring-to-autumn swell window, with the best results on low/falling tide.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- NW, W
- Swell Height
- 1–3 m
- Optimal Tide
- Low — Low tide only / low and falling tide positioning.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Open reef shoreline exposure; break is generally exposed to weather and swell.
- Wind Effect
- East, South-East, and North-East winds provide clean offshore conditions; works best with offshore flow (NE/E/SE).
- Bigger Swell
- Holds size well up to about 3m or more.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Described as a regional classic.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Hollow, powerful right-hand wave.
- Wave Shape
- Hollow
- Peel Speed
- Fast
- Ride Length
- Short — Normal rides are typically short; good days extend the ride length.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Normal rides are typically around 50m, with good days reaching roughly 150m; typically short (<50m) with longer rides (50–150m) on better days.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Beg An Tour in the full forecast view.
Beg An Tour wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–24 ktsGusts 39 kts
- Direction
- WSW237°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2424 kts
- Windy days
- 4/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.5–3.1 m8s period
- Temperature
- 8–17 °C
Over the next 7 days, Beg An Tour is forecast for daytime winds of 2–24 kts, peaking around 24 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 39 kts. The prevailing direction is WSW. Waves run 0.5–3.1 m with a period of about 8s. 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
- Reef
- Strong currents possible during high swell
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Yes — Regional coverage: SNSM operates a primary rescue station in the nearby port of Doëlan for the Moëlan coastline.
- Emergency Info
- General emergency number: 112.
- Localism / Vibe
- Mild
Rules of the spot
Standard surfing etiquette applies.
- Best surfed on a falling tide.
- Take care to avoid the rocks.
- Low tide only (and falling tide) is the key timing for this reef break.
- Check the next cove over from the main beach for the best break.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Lorient
- Nearest Town
- Moëlan-sur-Mer
- Parking
- Car required; parking available near the beach area.
- Access
- Go to Beg an Tour beach near Doëlan (Lorient area), then walk to the next cove. Instant access (<5 min walk).
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Gîtes and small hotels in Moëlan-sur-Mer and Doëlan.
- Food & Drink
- Restaurants and cafes available in the nearby port area of Doëlan.
- Equipment Rental:
- Rental is reported as available via local schools/shops in the area (regional guidance).
- Gear Storage
- Generally limited; most visitors transport gear daily.
- Gear Repair
- Specialized repair services are located in Lorient (about 30 minutes away) according to regional guidance.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
A rugged, authentic coastal setting with wild paths, hidden coves, and nearby Breton fishing harbors—less commercial than major resorts but rich in local culture.
World-famous for its flat oysters and traditional oyster farming in the Bélon river.
The historic “Customs Officers’ Path” offers hundreds of kilometers of hiking with Atlantic views.
Traditional seafood restaurant specializing in local shellfish and Atlantic fish.
A sheltered sandy beach suited for families, with amenities and shallow water.
From riders who've been here
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Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Beg An Tour?
The best overall months at Beg An Tour are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The best wind months are October, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Beg An Tour?
Beg An Tour works with NNE, NE, E, ESE, SE winds. Offshore directions are NNE, NE, E, ESE, SE.
What skill level is Beg An Tour suitable for?
Beg An Tour suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate.