Pointe du Raz & South · France
Surfing Baie des Trépassés
A beach break in Pointe du Raz & South, France, for advanced and pro surfers.
- TypeBeach Break
- LevelAdvanced / Pro
- Size3-12 ft
- Best monthsSep-Apr
- Crowd1/5
The wave
Baie des Trépassés, the Bay of the Dead, is a wide bay just below the Pointe du Raz, the westernmost tip of Brittany. It takes the full force of Atlantic swell and gets heavy quickly.
The currents are strong and there are few easy ways out. On big days, most people come to watch from the clifftop road. It's for experienced surfers.
48.0392, -4.7342 · Big open Atlantic swell · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Baie des Trépassés
Baie des Trépassés is at its best from September to April. Conditions it likes: Big open Atlantic swell. This is how the year looks across Finistère (Brittany):
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| September to April | Prime | Wide swell window catches groundswell from most directions |
| May to June | Good | Milder weather, still decent swell |
| July to August | Quiet | Smaller swell, busiest with general tourism, not surfers |
In season: January · February · March · April · September · October · November · December
Waves near Baie des Trépassés
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St-Tugen | Pointe du Raz & South | Beach Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 14 km |
| La Palue | Crozon Peninsula | Beach Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 25 km |
| Anse de Dinan | Crozon Peninsula | Reef/Beach | Intermediate / Advanced | 25 km |
| Plozevet | Pointe du Raz & South | Beach Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 28 km |
| Porsmilin | Crozon Peninsula | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 34 km |
| La Torche | Pointe du Raz & South | Beach Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 36 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Pointe du Raz & South
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Pointe du Raz & South surf guide →
A week here costs from about $481 with flights from Europe, or around $945 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $500 →
Baie des Trépassés: common questions
When is the best time to surf Baie des Trépassés?
Baie des Trépassés works best from September to April. Ideal conditions: Big open Atlantic swell.
Is Baie des Trépassés good for beginners?
No. Baie des Trépassés is a wave for advanced and pro surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Porsmilin in Crozon Peninsula, about 34 km away.
How crowded is Baie des Trépassés?
Baie des Trépassés is usually empty: 1 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Baie des Trépassés?
Baie des Trépassés is in Pointe du Raz & South, in the Finistère (Brittany) region of France (48.0392, -4.7342). The nearest wave we cover is St-Tugen, about 14 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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