La Torche - surf spot statistics

La Torche, France, is a exposed beach break that works best with groundswell and offshore winds. The optimal surfing conditions are found during the autumn and winter months, particularly from October to February, when groundswell dominates (58% to 88%) and swell heights are consistently strong (1.9m to 2.7m). November through January stands out as the peak season, offering the largest waves (2.2m to 2.7m) and the highest likelihood of groundswell. However, wind conditions during these months are frequently onshore or cross-shore (bad winds 80%+ of the time), making clean surf days rare. Spring (March to May) sees diminishing swell size (1.6m to 2.1m) but slightly improved wind conditions (good winds 22% to 26%), while summer (June to August) brings smaller, wind-driven swells (1.2m) and still mostly unfavorable winds. September and October can offer a decent compromise, with increasing groundswell (42% to 58%) and marginally better wind chances (23% to 26%). If you're chasing power and consistency, focus on winter despite the wind challenges, but if you prefer slightly cleaner conditions with smaller waves, late spring or early autumn may provide better opportunities.

November at La Torche offers solid surfing conditions with an average swell height of 2.2m and a decent period of 11.5s, providing powerful, well-formed waves. The dominant swell directions are W and WSW, which align best with the beach, delivering consistent surf in the 1.5–2.5m range (peaking around 9–10% frequency for 1.5–2m W swells). Larger swells (over 2.5m) occur less frequently but can produce heavy, hollow waves, especially from the WSW. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 18% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (typically from E/NE). The predominant winds are onshore (SW–WNW), often blowing at 20–30kph, which can create choppy conditions. Expect a mix of clean, powerful sessions when winds align and challenging, wind-affected surf during onshore spells. Advanced surfers will find the most opportunities, particularly on W/WSW swells with lighter E/NE winds.