Cléden-Cap-Sizun – Pors Théolen

Cléden-Cap-Sizun · Finistère Sud · France

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A small cove on the wild north coast of the Cap Sizun, where an A-frame peak breaks left and right over flat rock and patches of sand. It faces north-north-west towards the Iroise, so it takes north-west swells that the south-facing Baie d'Audierne misses. Rides of 50–150 m are normal, and the setting, under the cliffs of a protected coast, is beautiful. It is rarely surfed by anyone but locals.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Reef break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or a mid-length.

When it works

✓ A 1.5–3 m NW to W swell with a southerly to south-easterly wind, at any tide.

When it doesn't

✕ A south-west swell, which passes it by, a northerly onshore wind, or a small swell under about 1.5 m.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • reef

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

The bottom is rock, so pick your take-off with care and watch a few sets first. Respect the locals and keep the cove clean: the whole coast here is protected. It works at all tides, and a rising tide is often a little better.

Getting there

From Cléden-Cap-Sizun follow the small road north to the hamlet of Théolen and down to the cove, where there is a car park a short walk from the water.

Travel notes

How often it works
Works fairly often from autumn to spring, when a north-west swell of about 1.5 m or more is running. It is the north-coast option of the Cap Sizun: the swells and winds that work here are different from those of the Baie d'Audierne. Summer is mostly flat.
Crowd and vibe
Empty on weekdays and only a few surfers at weekends. Respect the locals: come alone or in a small group and wait your turn.
Camping and vans
The small farm campsite Kerguidy-Izella in Plogoff, which also has motorhome services, is about 3 km away by road. Nearest campsite about 3 km away.
Facilities
A car park near the cove, and a surf guide mentions a small shop close by. No lifeguards for surfers; the main shops are in Cléden-Cap-Sizun.
Water quality
Théolen is an official bathing site, rated excellent for 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WNW–NNW best, W–NNE works
Size
2–3 m offshore swell; starts at 1.5 m, holds to 4 m
Period
9 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore SE–S; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best, on the rising tide
Faces
NNW (340°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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