France · Normandie
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Siouville is Normandy's most renowned surf and kitesurf spot, known for over 30 years. A beautiful sandy beach nestled between the exceptional Biville dune massif and the Flamanville cape rocks, it is particularly well exposed to long Atlantic swells. Awarded "Surf City – 2 stars" in 2017 and 2018.
For kitesurfers, SW to NW winds deliver powerful waves — reserved for experienced riders. The rock headland of Platé to the south protects the spot from frequent south winds, making Siouville one of Normandy's most consistent spots. Strong tidal range: the beach is tighter at high tide — move north for more space. Best conditions at falling tide.
Expert-level spot for kite, suitable for experienced wave riders and freestylers. Coexistence with surfers and windsurfers is essential.
The spot works year-round: 26 rideable days a month on average, at 15 °C. It peaks in March, with 315 hours of usable wind.
16-22 knots · 46% 22-30 knots · 42% 30-40 knots · 11% 40+ knots · 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 46% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is November, with 54 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 | 24.7 | 199 h | 9 °C | 34 mm |
| February | 25.3 | 248 h | 10 °C | 38 mm |
| March | 29.0 | 315 h | 12 °C | 41 mm |
| April | 27.3 | 331 h | 13 °C | 28 mm |
| May | 27.3 | 335 h | 16 °C | 21 mm |
| June | 26.3 | 345 h | 19 °C | 13 mm |
| July | 28.7 | 361 h | 21 °C | 30 mm |
| August | 27.3 | 324 h | 21 °C | 41 mm |
| September | 25.0 | 262 h | 20 °C | 32 mm |
| October | 27.7 | 266 h | 17 °C | 31 mm |
| November | 24.3 | 222 h | 12 °C | 54 mm |
| December | 24.3 | 203 h | 10 °C | 32 mm |
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
Pôle Nautique de la Hague (PNH) — kitesurf and wingfoil school operating on multiple Cotentin spots (Siouville, Urville-Nacqueville, Vauville). Groups of 1-3, April to November. polenautiquehague.com
Cotentin Surf Club — surf club present on the spot, sharing the wave zone. cotentinsurfclub.com
Spot labeled FFVL.
From Cherbourg: take D37 direction Les Pieux, then left on D4 to Siouville-Hague. From Caen: exit at Valognes, direction Briquebec then Les Pieux. Descent via a small cliff to access the beach.
At high tide, the usable beach shortens — move north. In summer, kitesurf is forbidden in the swimming zone (red-yellow flags) and in the surf school zone (coloured lycras). Respect all users and priority rules.
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Best conditions: SW to NW (main swell and wind window). With SW, gusty wind but beautiful waves — the further south the wind veers, the more irregular it becomes. NW to W brings the most consistent conditions with the best wave quality. Northern N winds also work. The Platé headland to the south naturally blocks southerly winds, giving extra consistency.
At large coefficients, waves can be impressive at low tide — expert only. On falling tide, generally the best moment: waves are more organized and less powerful. Easterly offshore wind: good for groomed waves, but navigation requires experience given the powerful tidal currents nearby.
Highly frequented spot — surfeurs, windsurfers, kitesurfers coexist. Respect priority rules strictly. Fishers set up paillots at low tide — watch for lines. At high tide, the beach becomes shorter — move north for more space. At low tide, beware of the submerged metal cage, signalled by a buoy, in the wave zone.
The Raz Blanchard at Cap de la Hague — the most powerful current in Europe — is less than 10 km away. Strong currents always present, sometimes violent depending on tidal coefficient. Forbidden to ride in the swimming zone (summer) and in the surf school zone (year-round, marked).
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