Trigs
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Ocean
- Spot Type
- Crowded
- Crowd Level
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About
Trigs is a heavy, fast, hollow right-hand reef break with a sharp reef-rocky bottom. It is characterized as a regional classic in Brittany and is widely treated as a pros-only / kamikaze-level wave due to how quickly conditions become punishing on the reef. The wave is reported to start working at about 1.0m–1.5m and can hold up to 2m+ (with a strong preference for bigger, hollow shape). Typical ride lengths are described as 50 to 150 meters, with the spot performing best at mid-tide (and also noted as working on both rising and falling tides). Wind and swell pairing is central here: optimal winds are from SouthEast, East, and NorthEast (described as offshore for East-quadrant winds), while optimal swell directions are NorthWest, West, and SouthWest. Seasonal best months are given as September through November, with a regional note that NW sea-breeze thermal winds can add a boost on sunny afternoons (May–September). Safety-wise, hazards include sharp rocks, sea urchins, and potential pollution after heavy rain, and the spot is documented as ultra crowded with strong localism and strict in-water priority enforcement. Local tips emphasize waiting for mid-tide to avoid the shallowest reef parts and being extremely cautious about the local hierarchy. Rescue/lifeguard presence is reported as none for this spot, and nearest hospital information is provided for Quimper.
- Hollow, fast, powerful right-hand reef break
- Works from ~1.0m–1.5m and holds to 2m+
- Best at mid-tide; offshore East-quadrant winds
- Powerful hollow right-hand reef break with regional classic status
- Works from around 1.0m–1.5m and can hold beyond 2m
- Onshore/offshore setup described with optimal winds from the East/SouthEast/NorthEast
- Expert-only wave with significant hazards from sharp reef/rocks and sea urchins
- Ultra crowded and strong localism
- No lifeguards reported
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- SE, E, NE
- Offshore directions
- SE, E, NE
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Frontals on the Atlantic coast; optimal directions also include SouthEast, East, and NorthEast.
- Reliability
- medium
- Best Months
- September, October, November
- Thermal Window
- Sea breeze · Afternoon · +5–10 kts · Months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · Dir: NW · Regional pattern: NW sea-breeze thermal winds can add a boost on sunny afternoons.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean
- Beach
- Rocks
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Big
- Launch
- Small — Navigation involves sharp rocks and reef.
- Launch Difficulty
- Expert only — Launch described as difficult due to navigating sharp rocks and reef.
Through the year
Ultra crowded during optimal swells, particularly on weekends
Winter months (December to February) see frequent storms and heavy rain
By sport
What to expect for each.
Heavy, fast, and hollow right-hand reef break with a sharp reef-rocky bottom. Often considered a regional classic and an expert-only wave.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- NW, W, SW
- Swell Height
- 1–2 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — Mid tide is best; also described as working on rising and falling tides.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Open Atlantic exposure with no shelter indicated for this reef/rocky launch.
- Wind Effect
- East-quadrant winds are offshore, grooming the hollow face.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds size up to and beyond 2 meters.
- Wave Quality
- Excellent — Regional classic; wave quality described as 'Regional Classic' and 'excellent' by providers.
- Wave Power
- Very powerful — Hollow, fast, powerful reef break; widely regarded as one of the strongest waves in Brittany.
- Wave Shape
- Hollow
- Peel Speed
- Fast
- Ride Length
- Medium — Typical normal length described as 50 to 150m.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Waves typically provide rides between 50 and 150 meters.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Trigs in the full forecast view.
Trigs wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–29 ktsGusts 43 kts
- Direction
- SW234°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2429 kts
- Windy days
- 4/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.9–4.2 m9s period
- Temperature
- 9–17 °C
Over the next 7 days, Trigs is forecast for daytime winds of 2–29 kts, peaking around 29 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 43 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
- Sharp rocks
- Sea urchins
- Water pollution after heavy rain
- Localism
- Powerful waves
- Shallow reef
- Coral
- Strong localism
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No
- Emergency Info
- Nearest hospital reported in Quimper
- Localism / Vibe
- Heavy — Documented strong local hierarchy and priority enforcement.
Rules of the spot
Priority is strictly enforced by local riders; high respect for the lineup is mandatory.
- Not suitable for beginners or intermediate surfers
- Private access considerations near the coast
- Wait for mid-tide to avoid the shallowest parts of the reef
- Be extremely cautious of the local hierarchy in the water
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Quimper
- Nearest Town
- Saint-Guénolé
- Parking
- Parking available in the town of Saint-Guénolé
- Access
- Short walk from the city area of Saint-Guénolé; walking distance reported as 5–15 minutes. Parking available in Saint-Guénolé.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — Guesthouses and hotels available in Saint-Guénolé and Penmarc'h.
- Food & Drink
- Numerous cafés and seafood restaurants in the nearby port area.
- Equipment Rental:
- Rental shops available in the nearby La Torche area.
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 Trigs?
The best overall months at Trigs are September, October, November.
Which wind directions work at Trigs?
Trigs works with SE, E, NE winds. Offshore directions are SE, E, NE.
What skill level is Trigs suitable for?
Trigs suits these riding levels: Surfing: Expert.