France · Bretagne
48.01 | -4.55
Sainte-Evette beach, on the commune of Esquibien at the entrance to Audierne, is the main kitesurf spot on the northern side of the Baie d'Audierne. Wide west-facing sandy beach with direct Atlantic fetch, well exposed to wind. A quieter and less busy alternative to Penhors or La Torche, ideal for shoulder-season sessions.
The Audierne marina and the Goyen river channel mark the northern boundary — do not approach the harbour entrance channel. Rip currents (baïnes) to monitor.
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 15 °C. It peaks in July, with 380 hours of usable wind.
Kiting is forbidden here from 9h to 19h, between 01/07 and 31/08. Juillet-août : zones de baignade balisées à respecter.
*Month with time restrictions 16-22 knots · 48% 22-30 knots · 40% 30-40 knots · 11% 40+ knots · 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 48% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 10 °C. The wettest month is October, with 51 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3 | 181 h | 10 °C | 32 mm |
| February | 23.7 | 221 h | 11 °C | 25 mm |
| March | 29.0 | 325 h | 12 °C | 49 mm |
| April | 27.3 | 320 h | 13 °C | 32 mm |
| May | 29.3 | 373 h | 17 °C | 19 mm |
| June | 28.3 | 342 h | 20 °C | 18 mm |
| July hours | 30.0 | 380 h | 20 °C | 38 mm |
| August hours | 29.3 | 311 h | 21 °C | 23 mm |
| September | 23.3 | 253 h | 19 °C | 20 mm |
| October | 26.3 | 263 h | 17 °C | 51 mm |
| November | 26.7 | 220 h | 13 °C | 45 mm |
| December | 25.3 | 208 h | 11 °C | 42 mm |
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
Access from Audierne centre direction Esquibien / Sainte-Evette. Sainte-Evette beach car park. Launch and landing on the beach only — forbidden from car parks and protected natural areas.
In summer: respect marked bathing zones. Do not approach the Audierne harbour channel (north of spot).
Open all year round
Intermediate
Sandy beach break. Waves from 0.3m to 2m depending on swell. Sandy bottom. Rideable at all tides. At low tide, wide beach and gentler conditions. At high tide, more pronounced shorebreak.
Beware of the Audierne harbour entrance channel to the north — strong currents, keep clear. Rip currents (baïnes) possible — inspect the beach before riding.
Free car park at Sainte-Evette beach, accessible from Audierne / Esquibien. Toilets and showers in season. Restaurant/crêperie nearby.
West-facing beach — exposed to all winds from N to SW. The NW thermal of the Baie d'Audierne is reliable from May to September, building in the afternoon to 12–20 knots. Wind tends to be more regular and less turbulent than at La Torche, without the headland acceleration effect.
Favourable winds: NW, N (side-onshore starboard), SW, W, WSW (onshore to side-onshore). N/NE slightly cross. SE not recommended (offshore).
Audierne harbour entrance channel to the north — strong currents and boat traffic. Must stay clear at all times.
Rip currents (baïnes) present in heavy swell. Never ride alone. Wetsuit required year-round.
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