France · Bretagne
48.64 | -4.57
Navigation zone on the coastal stretch of Lilia (western Plouguerneau), facing the Île Vierge archipelago — the tallest lighthouse in Europe (82.5m). Wild and spectacular backdrop: white sand beaches, granite headlands, scattered islands. Session spot used by local kite schools including AvelWest and 100% Kitesurf. Works N/NW/W/S/SW. Boat trips to Île Vierge from Aber Wrac'h Odyssée.
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 14 °C. It peaks in May, with 402 hours of usable wind.
16-22 knots · 37% 22-30 knots · 42% 30-40 knots · 19% 40+ knots · 2%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 22 and 30 knots — 42% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 10 °C. The wettest month is March, with 46 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 | 25.3 | 210 h | 10 °C | 32 mm |
| February | 26.0 | 247 h | 10 °C | 34 mm |
| March | 28.3 | 329 h | 11 °C | 46 mm |
| April | 28.3 | 347 h | 12 °C | 39 mm |
| May | 30.0 | 402 h | 14 °C | 20 mm |
| June | 27.0 | 377 h | 16 °C | 22 mm |
| July | 27.7 | 396 h | 18 °C | 34 mm |
| August | 28.3 | 342 h | 19 °C | 21 mm |
| September | 27.0 | 286 h | 17 °C | 27 mm |
| October | 29.3 | 289 h | 16 °C | 33 mm |
| November | 25.0 | 227 h | 13 °C | 42 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 223 h | 11 °C | 45 mm |
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100% Kitesurf (100kitesurf.fr) — school created in 2022 by Cyrille Salou, BPJEPS certified, active on the Lilia/Île Vierge coastline. AvelWest (avel-west.com) — kitesurf school based at Aber Wrac'h, lists Île Vierge area as one of its navigation zones. UCPA Aber Wrac'h — multi-sport centre, kitesurf and watersports.
Lilia, quarter of Plouguerneau. Several launching zones depending on wind direction: Plage de Saint-Cava (Lilia), Plage de Porz Gwenn. Access via D13 then local roads toward Lilia/Kastell Ac'h. Nearest schools: 100% Kitesurf (Lannilis) and AvelWest (Aber Wrac'h). Boat trips to Île Vierge: Aber Wrac'h Odyssée (aberwrach-odyssee.fr) and Vedettes des Abers.
Open all year round
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N/NW/W ideal arc. S/SSW also favourable but more gusty (land behind). 200+ navigable days/year thanks to Celtic Sea depressions. Summer: light 8-15kt — foil/large kites recommended. Spring NE thermal provides bonus days. Large tidal range (>8m) strongly affects conditions: check tide tables before every session. Offshore currents increase with distance from shore.
Archipelago of Lilia — very dense rocks and reefs: islands Vierge, Wrac'h, Stagadon, Vénan, Valan, Térc'h. Reconnoitre at low tide before first session. Large tidal range >8m, strong tidal currents in the channels. Goémon everywhere. Zone with significant maritime traffic (vedettes, fishing boats, sailing boats heading for Île Vierge). Île Vierge lighthouse is 1.4km offshore — do not approach the access channel without checking conditions. North Finistère: intermediate/advanced riders only. Never ride alone.
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