Le Triangle
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Swell, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Moderate
- Crowd Level
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About
Le Triangle is an exposed reef break on the Argenton Coast (Brittany), known for producing consistent surf mainly during winter. Sources describe an energetic, powerful reef setup that can offer quality lefts and rights, with conditions often best when a southwest/west swell arrives. Wind is Atlantic-driven and generally works best for surf when the southeast flow is offshore. Spot-level guidance notes that February is the most favorable month for clean surf conditions, while wind reliability is lower overall with a high blown-out percentage in that period. On the water, the environment is unforgiving: submerged reef, rocks, and strong rip currents are repeatedly cited hazards. Entry and exit can become more dangerous at low tide as rocks are more exposed, and the spot is generally treated as demanding, suitable for advanced to expert surfers only. Water temperatures are cool year-round, with winter typically around the low teens Celsius and summer warming into the high teens. Local guidance emphasizes careful navigation of the rocky entry and heightened caution around currents and heavy swells, especially when size builds.
- Exposed reef break with consistent winter surf
- Offshore southeast winds can groom the faces
- Rocky reef hazards and rips make it advanced-only
- Consistent reef waves, especially in winter
- Quality lefts and rights when swell and wind line up
- Offshore southeast winds can groom the wave faces
- Exposed reef break with rocky entry and dangerous hazards
- Rips/currents and heavy swell can make conditions unforgiving
- Wind can be mostly blown out outside the clean window
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- SE, E
- Offshore directions
- SE
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Atlantic-driven frontal pattern reported for the Argenton Coast; spot-specific wind noted as southeast offshore for surfing.
- Reliability
- 49% blown out, 23% clean in February (spot guide reliability note)
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Moderate gusts reported.
- Best Months
- February
- Shadow Zones
- High cliffs to the north can provide some shelter from northwesterly winds.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell, Ocean
- Beach
- Rocks — Rocky reef setting with submerged reef shelves.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Medium — Medium surf described; can become heavy on larger swells.
- Launch
- Small — Rocky entry point requiring careful navigation through boulders.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Moderate difficulty: rocky access and careful boulder navigation required.
Through the year
Quieter in winter; mostly flat in summer.
Winter months are prone to frequent Atlantic storms.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed reef break producing quality lefts and rights; functions best in winter on a west or southwest swell with southeast offshore winds.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- SW, WSW
- Swell Height
- 1–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — Best on mid tide reported.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed reef with little protection; open Atlantic orientation.
- Wind Effect
- Southeast winds blow offshore here, grooming the wave faces.
- Bigger Swell
- Can handle significant size but becomes heavy and requires advanced skills.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Good wave quality reported; also described as having quite consistent surf with summer often mostly flat.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Powerful reef break.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Peeling over a rocky reef bottom.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Fast, wally sections reported.
- Ride Length
- Medium — Medium ride length reported; can produce fast sections depending on swell/tide.
- Ride Length Details
- Waves can offer fast, wally sections depending on swell direction and tide level.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Le Triangle in the full forecast view.
Le Triangle wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 4–29 ktsGusts 44 kts
- Direction
- SW228°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2429 kts
- Windy days
- 5/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.7–4.6 m10s period
- Temperature
- 10–17 °C
Over the next 7 days, Le Triangle is forecast for daytime winds of 4–29 kts, peaking around 29 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 44 kts. The prevailing direction is SW. Waves run 0.7–4.6 m with a period of about 10s. 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
- Rips
- Sharp rocks
- Strong currents
- Submerged reef
- Heavy swells
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguards reported.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Water rescue is provided by SNSM with a nearby station in Portsall (regional cluster baseline). Spot-level source notes no rescue availability; treat as generally limited.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest major hospital is in Brest (CHRU Brest). European emergency number 112 is available.
- Localism / Vibe
- Moderate — Moderate localism reported.
Rules of the spot
Standard surfing etiquette applies; respect local priority.
- Only for experienced surfers due to powerful exposed reef conditions and rocky entry.
- Watch the entry and exit points carefully at low tide as rocks become very exposed.
- The spot is less crowded than nearby Penfoul but more demanding.
- Often works when other nearby breaks are not firing well (noted in local guidance).
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Brest
- Nearest Town
- Argenton
- Nearest Airport
- Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
- Parking
- Limited roadside parking available near the point
- Public Transport
- Access is primarily by car; BreizhGo bus lines connect Landunvez to Brest with limited frequency.
- Access
- Accessible via the coastal road D27; a short walk from the roadside parking down to the rocks.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Gites and small hotels available in Landunvez and Argenton.
- Food & Drink
- Several restaurants and cafes in Argenton and Porspoder.
- Equipment Rental:
- Rental shops are available at the nearby Penfoul beach (spot-level note). Regional equipment rental also focuses mainly on surfing and SUP, with wind gear more available in Brest/Ploudalmézeau.
- Gear Storage
- Public gear storage is limited; some surf schools offer short-term options for students (regional baseline).
- Gear Repair
- Major board/sail repairs handled by professional workshops in Brest industrial zones (regional baseline).
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
Iconic offshore lighthouse on a granite rock, visible from much of the Argenton coastline.
Historic megalithic standing stone in the commune of Landunvez.
World-renowned coastal hiking trail along rugged cliffs and dunes of the Landunvez coastline.
Restaurant and bookstore with panoramic sea views and local cuisine (Porspoder).
Aquarium and ocean discovery center with climate-themed pavilions.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Le Triangle?
The best overall months at Le Triangle are January, February, March, October, November, December. The best wind months are February.
Which wind directions work at Le Triangle?
Le Triangle works with SE, E winds. Offshore directions are SE.
What skill level is Le Triangle suitable for?
Le Triangle suits these riding levels: Surfing: Advanced to Expert.