Lostmarc'h
La Palue's wild neighbour, with fewer people and equally strong currents.
Lostmarc'h is north of La Palue, below a headland with the remains of a Gaulish camp. It has sand peaks with some rocks and is usually less crowded.
Rip currents are strong and there are rocks in the water.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, NW, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, NE |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 1–3 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Light |
| 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 shortboard or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Lostmarc'h
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.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few people; one report mentions localism. Keep a low profile.
Surfing style
Wild beach break.
Hazards
Rip currents, rocks and water quality after rain.
Map
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Plouzané (Brest)
Brest's spot, below the Petit Minou lighthouse: a left by the rocky point and sand peaks.
Le Conquet
A sheltered white-sand bay that only wakes up when everything else is closing out.
Plogoff
A wild bay between the Pointe du Raz and the Pointe du Van, at Brittany's end of the world.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.