Pointe du Toulinguet (Camaret)
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Chop, Swell
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
This spot information is AI-assisted and has not been human verified. It may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Verify safety, access, local rules, and current conditions with official or local sources before riding.
About
Pointe du Toulinguet (also known as Porz Naye) is an exposed, rugged left-hand surf spot on the Crozon Peninsula. It breaks over boulders/reef and includes rock hazards with a technical takeoff and challenging entry/exit that can change quickly with tide, especially because strong tidal currents and rips are reported near the point. Across sources, the spot’s best wind pattern is consistent: east to east–north-east winds act offshore and tend to groom the wave faces. The break is described as powerful and fast, with peeling character on larger swell (and more organized behavior as swell builds), while also being smaller/consistent at times in spring when beach/point behavior is more manageable. Timing depends on which performance mode you’re targeting. Spring (especially April) is reported as the best period for more consistent surf behavior, while autumn and winter are emphasized for the most consistent swells and favorable offshore wind. One surf-spot guide also highlights December as a strong month for clean conditions, with small/sometimes-starting swell even outside the peak. Safety is the main constraint at this location. Multiple sources stress that swimming is strictly prohibited due to very strong currents, and that the spot should not be used by beginners or surfed alone. Rocks, submerged boulders, slippery entry, and risk of reef impact make planning essential—watch the tide, choose the right window, and be prepared for difficult self-rescue because rescue availability is reported as not available at the spot.
- Exposed cliffside left-hand break with fast, powerful waves
- Offshore east/N-NE winds tend to groom the faces
- Spring (notably April) highlighted for consistency; autumn–winter for stronger swell windows
- Very strong currents: swimming prohibited
- Offshore east/N-NE winds can groom wave faces.
- Produces fast, powerful left-hand waves and can hold longer on good swells.
- Regional classic with mostly quiet weekdays and only a few surfers on weekends during good swells.
- Technical/demanding entry on rocks/reef and changing access with tide.
- No spot-level rescue availability reported; strong currents and rocks make risk high.
- Not suitable for beginners; swimming is prohibited.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E, ENE, SE
- Offshore directions
- W, WNW, WSW
- No-go directions
- E, ENE, SE
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Wind driven by Atlantic frontal systems; offshore in the context of the best directions for the break.
- Reliability
- moderate
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Moderate gustiness reported, with stronger wind during winter storms.
- Best Months
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Shadow Zones
- High cliffs at the point can create wind shadows and turbulence in offshore conditions.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop, Swell
- Beach
- Sand — One physical profile describes sand; another describes rocky/reef conditions depending on the break/launch.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Big — Wave size described as small in one physical profile but also as working from ~1.0–1.5 m and holding up to large swell; another source describes swell up to 5 m+.
- Chop Level
- Heavy chop — Water described as chop and surf is affected by turbulence near the point/cliffs.
- Launch
- Medium — Difficult entry over slippery rocks and boulders below the cliff is reported for the reef/point option.
Through the year
Generally quiet on weekdays; a few local surfers on weekends during good swells.
Winter months (notably November to February) are frequently stormy.
By sport
What to expect for each.
A rugged left-hand break producing both right/left wave possibilities in descriptions, but the documented surf direction is left. It is technical/demanding due to rocks/reef and changing entry/exit with tide, with best quality and consistency in spring/early season (for beach/point behavior) and during autumn–winter swell for the reef/point performance.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- W, NW, SW
- Swell Height
- 1.5–4 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — Spot-level sources disagree: one reports all tides; others emphasize high tide (and specifically rising tide). When in doubt, follow the high-tide guidance for reef performance.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed cliffside setting with little natural shelter.
- Wind Effect
- East and North-East winds are offshore and groom the wave faces; wind is best when it blows offshore for the left-hand break.
- Bigger Swell
- Handles large swells well and becomes more organized as size increases; can function as an alternative when nearby breaks close out.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Regional classic; wave quality described as good (and regional classic).
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Reported powerful waves; can become fast and technical on larger swell.
- Wave Shape
- Mixed — Point/reef is described as peeling; another description notes mixed shapes at the exposed beach/point takeoff.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Reported fast peeling lefts on point/reef.
- Ride Length
- Medium — Good days can produce rides in the ~50–150 m range; some sources mention about 100 m typical.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- On good days with the right swell angle, rides are reported between 50 and 150 meters; one estimate gives ~100 m typical.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Pointe du Toulinguet (Camaret) in the full forecast view.
Pointe du Toulinguet (Camaret) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 3–28 ktsGusts 43 kts
- Direction
- SW230°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2428 kts
- Windy days
- 4/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.8–4.3 m10s period
- Temperature
- 9–17 °C
Over the next 7 days, Pointe du Toulinguet (Camaret) is forecast for daytime winds of 3–28 kts, peaking around 28 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 43 kts. The prevailing direction is SW. Waves run 0.8–4.3 m with a period of about 10s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
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
- Strong rip currents and lateral currents
- Baï·nes (dangerous sand-canyon currents)
- Rocks and submerged boulders
- Sharp reef/jagged cliff edges
- Strong tidal currents near the point
- Difficult entry/exit and slippery rock scramble
- Cliff falls
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — Spot-level sources report no rescue availability.
- Emergency Info
- No rescue availability reported for the spot. Nearest medical facilities are in Camaret-sur-Mer or Brest. For emergencies, use local emergency services; sea rescue is handled by the regional sea rescue service.
- Localism / Vibe
- Mild — Mild localism reported.
Rules of the spot
Do not surf alone. Beginners must abstain. Swimming is prohibited due to very strong currents.
- Swimming strictly forbidden; only for surfers
- Unsuitable for those unfamiliar with reef/takeoff conditions
- Do not surf alone—currents make self-rescue difficult.
- Watch the tide carefully because entry and exit points change rapidly.
- Best surfed on a rising tide to reduce risk of hitting the reef.
- Access is a short but steep scramble; plan entry/exit timing.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Brest
- Nearest Town
- Camaret-sur-Mer
- Parking
- Parking lot available near the beach; one noted route uses the left road after following 'Pen Hat' signs from Rue du Toulinguet. Another source notes a dedicated lot at the end of the harbour road for Pointe du Toulinguet.
- Access
- From Camaret-sur-Mer center, follow Rue du Toulinguet toward the point. About 150m after the second major turn, take the left road following 'Pen Hat' signs; the road leads to a parking lot near the beach. Another access route notes a coastal path walk from the parking area near the Toulinguet lighthouse, with a short steep descent.
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — Camping and guesthouses available in Camaret-sur-Mer.
- Equipment Rental:
- Rental shops are available in Camaret-sur-Mer.
- Gear Repair
- Minor repairs may be available in local surf shops in the region.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Pointe du Toulinguet (Camaret)?
The best overall months at Pointe du Toulinguet (Camaret) are March, April, May. The best wind months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Pointe du Toulinguet (Camaret)?
Pointe du Toulinguet (Camaret) works with E, ENE, SE winds. Offshore directions are W, WNW, WSW. No-go directions are E, ENE, SE.
What skill level is Pointe du Toulinguet (Camaret) suitable for?
Pointe du Toulinguet (Camaret) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Advanced to Expert.