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La Palud - Crozon Atlantic Wave Spot kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
France · Bretagne
Overview
La Palud is the reference wave spot on the Crozon peninsula and one of the most beautiful and powerful spots in Brittany. Facing due west, it captures even the smallest Atlantic swell. A long sandy beach set between rocky cliffs, overlooked by the Île Guénéron offshore. Wild nature reserve — dunes, heather, no development.
Privileged for surf in light wind, and for windsurf/kitesurf when the wind picks up. Best in autumn/winter when North Atlantic depressions deliver powerful swell. Best waves at mid to high rising tide, especially in front of the car park or slightly left. Low tide: surfable but often irregular and soft, and rocks/obstacles appear in places.
One of the best Breton spots for the "Waterman" who combines surf, kite and windsurf. Expert level mandatory.
Spot forecast for La Palud - Crozon Atlantic Wave Spot
Sunrise 08:45 · Sunset 19:20
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 4 m Low tide · 2.6 m High tide · 4.3 m Low tide · 2.5 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 4.2 m Low tide · 2.4 m High tide · 4.6 m Low tide · 2.1 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 4.6 m Low tide · 2.1 m High tide · 4.9 m Low tide · 1.7 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 5 m Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 5.3 m Low tide · 1.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 5.4 m Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 5.7 m Low tide · 0.9 m
La Palud - Crozon Atlantic Wave Spot: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
290h
in March · 31 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 28 rideable days a month on average, at 15 °C. It peaks in March, with 290 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 56% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is January, with 111 mm.
Monthly averages: La Palud - Crozon Atlantic Wave Spot
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0 | 210 h | 9 °C | 111 mm |
| February | 26.0 | 234 h | 11 °C | 66 mm |
| March | 31.0 | 290 h | 12 °C | 56 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 332 h | 15 °C | 68 mm |
| May | 28.5 | 340 h | 17 °C | 35 mm |
| June | 29.0 | 318 h | 19 °C | 27 mm |
| July | 30.5 | 344 h | 20 °C | 45 mm |
| August | 29.5 | 309 h | 20 °C | 23 mm |
| September | 25.0 | 241 h | 18 °C | 36 mm |
| October | 25.5 | 241 h | 16 °C | 52 mm |
| November | 24.0 | 180 h | 14 °C | 66 mm |
| December | 24.5 | 221 h | 11 °C | 85 mm |
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Technical details of La Palud - Crozon Atlantic Wave Spot spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, S, SSW, SW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: ESE, SSE, WSW, NW.
Local association recommendations
Expert windsurfers and kiters from across Europe travel to La Palud. Absolute Surf (Crozon) and local kite clubs use the spot. Guidel Kite Club has documented sessions here. No official school on site — expert spot only.
Spot functioning
Access: from Crozon/Morgat, take the Cap de la Chèvre road. Turn right just after Montourgard and follow the single track road straight through — car park above the bay (rough track, ~50 spaces, low vehicles may scrape). Steep path down to the beach — carry your equipment down.
The beach can be quite wide at low tide. Two main zones: north half (more protected, used by advanced riders with the "ascenseur" current); south half (more open, main surfing area).
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Expert
On the water
Beach break exposed full west — catches any Atlantic swell. Best waves at mid to high rising tide (WSW ideal swell angle). Left and right breaks. North end: stronger baïnes rip currents, powerful "ascenseur" current along cliff (used by advanced riders). South end: main surf zone. Rocks and WWII anti-landing obstacles both ends — stay in the central sandy zone. Current can reach up to 8m swell in extreme storms; rideable max ~4m.
Parking
Car park above the bay, rough stony track (deep ruts on sections). Low vehicles will scrape the underside. About 50 spaces. No facilities. Walk down steep path with equipment. In summer, the car park fills quickly on good days.
Wind specificities
La Palud faces due west — the key wind orientations are:
- E / ENE (offshore): ideal — cleans up the waves, creates glassy powerful conditions. Best kitesurf and windsurf configuration.
- N / NNE (side-offshore, starboard tack): excellent for wave kiting — same logic as at Goulien. Waves cleaned up, side-off.
- S / SSE (side-offshore, port tack): works well — S slightly gusty at times.
- NW / NNW / SW / SSW (side to onshore): acceptable in moderate swell, conditions more disorganised.
- W (onshore): avoid in big swell — cannot pass the break. Works only in small swell for boosting.
Wind can gust very strongly in squally weather — conditions can change quickly. Autumn/winter preferred season.
Hazards
Expert-only spot — never ride here if you are not a confirmed wave rider. Multiple serious dangers:
- Rocks: at both extremities of the beach and the Île Guénéron reef offshore (north). Anti-landing tetrahedral obstacles from WWII are present between the rock and the beach — both north and south sectors have submerged/semi-submerged obstacles.
- Baïnes: strong rip currents mid-tide — can be very violent. Positions change each year.
- "Ascenseur": a powerful lift current along the northern cliff — used by advanced riders but very dangerous.
- Shorebreak: violent at high tide — rocks present at top of beach (galets).
- Swell size: often bigger than it looks from the car park. Can reach 8m in extreme storms, rideable only up to ~4m. Assess conditions from the water's edge, not the car park.
- Swimming forbidden due to currents.
- No rescue services on site. Nearest services: Crozon/Morgat. Ride in groups only.
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