Guidel (Le Loch)
Lorient's surf beaches: Le Loch is the most popular, with peaks for everyone.
Guidel-Plages, next to the mouth of the Laïta river, has several beaches with waves; the most popular is the Plage du Loch. It works with a west or south-west swell and a north or north-east wind.
Being a few minutes from Lorient, it gets very crowded, especially in summer and at weekends.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NE |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 0.5–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| Localism | Medium |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A funboard or longboard for learning; a shortboard or fish on good days. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Guidel (Le Loch)
The water is around 10 °C in winter and 17 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For winter water at 8–11 °C.
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Localism and vibe
Lots of people and a large local crew. Respect priority and move if the peak is crowded.
Surfing style
Beach break for everyone.
Hazards
Rocks and crowds.
Map
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Penmarc'h
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.