Pors Carn
South of La Torche: often better waves and far fewer people.
Pors Carn is the beach south of La Torche. It's usually empty, even though its waves are often better and hollower. It has three areas: in the middle, at mid tide, by the rocks, a surprising barrel forms.
When everything is closing out, the left side of the beach is the most sheltered.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, SW, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NE, E |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 1–3 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
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 Pors Carn
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.
Surfing style
Hollow beach break.
Hazards
Rocks in the middle of the beach.
Map
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Plogoff
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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.