Overview

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.

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Spot forecast for Île Vierge Coastline - Lilia / Plouguerneau

Sunrise 08:47 · Sunset 19:18

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

Next tides

Low tide Wed 21 · 08:35 · 3.3 m
High tide Wed 21 · 14:45 · 5.8 m
Low tide Wed 21 · 21:17 · 2.9 m
High tide Thu 22 · 03:24 · 5.8 m

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Île Vierge Coastline - Lilia / Plouguerneau: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

396h

in July · 28.5 rideable days

The season runs from June to September, peaking in July: 26 rideable days a month and 396 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is May, at 17.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 38%13-20 knots · 41%21-30 knots · 18%31+ knots · 3%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 41% 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 January, with 120 mm.

Monthly averages: Île Vierge Coastline - Lilia / Plouguerneau

Monthly averages — Île Vierge Coastline - Lilia / Plouguerneau — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	20.0	181 h	10 °C	120 mm
February	22.0	246 h	11 °C	78 mm
March	20.5	223 h	12 °C	55 mm
April	22.5	270 h	13 °C	69 mm
May	17.5	260 h	15 °C	41 mm
June	24.0	340 h	17 °C	17 mm
July	28.5	396 h	18 °C	57 mm
August	25.0	308 h	19 °C	28 mm
September	25.0	277 h	17 °C	47 mm
October	22.0	233 h	15 °C	53 mm
November	20.0	191 h	13 °C	63 mm
December	19.0	190 h	11 °C	99 mm

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Technical details of Île Vierge Coastline - Lilia / Plouguerneau spot

The spot works with winds from N, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: NNE, S.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Local association recommendations

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.

Spot functioning

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.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

Wind specificities

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.

Hazards

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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