Overview

The Sillon du Talbert is one of the most spectacular natural landmarks of the Côtes d'Armor — a 3km sand and gravel spit extending from Larmor-Pleubian into the sea, separating the Trieux estuary from the open sea. A wild and exposed kite and windsurf spot with consistent wind from multiple directions, popular with experienced riders seeking isolation. The site attracts 100,000 visitors/year and is a protected natural reserve. Access only at low tide — plan your session accordingly.

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Spot forecast for Sillon du Talbert - Pleubian (Natural Spit)

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.4 km from the spot.

Wednesday 21 October High tide 03:40 · 7.1 m Low tide 09:38 · 4.4 m High tide 16:06 · 7.5 m Low tide 22:26 · 3.9 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 04:42 · 7.7 m Low tide 10:51 · 3.8 m High tide 17:01 · 8.1 m Low tide 23:21 · 3.1 m
Friday 23 October High tide 05:29 · 8.4 m Low tide 11:40 · 3 m High tide 17:46 · 8.8 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 00:03 · 2.3 m High tide 06:10 · 9.1 m Low tide 12:21 · 2.2 m High tide 18:27 · 9.5 m
Sunday 25 October Low tide 00:42 · 1.6 m High tide 05:49 · 9.7 m Low tide 12:00 · 1.5 m High tide 18:06 · 10.1 m

Sillon du Talbert - Pleubian (Natural Spit): 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

419h

in July · 30 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 28 rideable days a month and 419 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is January, at 19.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 46%13-20 knots · 44%21-30 knots · 9%31+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 46% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is January, with 136 mm.

Monthly averages: Sillon du Talbert - Pleubian (Natural Spit)

Monthly averages — Sillon du Talbert - Pleubian (Natural Spit) — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	19.5	170 h	9 °C	136 mm
February	22.5	216 h	11 °C	59 mm
March	23.0	238 h	12 °C	31 mm
April	26.5	307 h	14 °C	38 mm
May	29.5	381 h	16 °C	17 mm
June	28.0	413 h	18 °C	29 mm
July	30.0	419 h	20 °C	29 mm
August	29.5	374 h	20 °C	17 mm
September	26.0	301 h	18 °C	61 mm
October	21.5	218 h	16 °C	72 mm
November	19.5	172 h	14 °C	70 mm
December	22.0	187 h	11 °C	60 mm

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Technical details of Sillon du Talbert - Pleubian (Natural Spit) spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: ENE, E, SW, WSW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Local association recommendations

No permanent kite school on site. Natural site managed by the Maison du Littoral (Pleubian) — check opening periods and tide schedule before visiting. Contact Trégor Kite (tregorkite.com) for supervised sessions in the area.

Spot functioning

Access: from Pleubian, direction Larmor-Pleubian, park at Place Abbé Le Floc'h near the church. Check tide times at the Maison du Littoral (on the descent to the spit). Follow marked paths — do not deviate. Only at low tide or start of low tide. Allow 3h15 to walk the full length. Do not go beyond the tip on a rising tide.

Spot opening date · Required level

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

Wind specificities

Very exposed position — wind from N, NE, W and NW all consistent. Existing wind rose indicates NE, E, W and NW as favourable directions. Wind can be strong and gusty due to the spit's exposed geometry. No shelter possible — experienced riders only. Tidal currents create chop on both flanks.

Hazards

Extreme tidal environment — the Sillon is a 3km sand and gravel spit that floods completely at high tide. Never engage on the spit on a rising tide — risk of being trapped with no escape. Always check tide times at the Maison du Littoral before heading out. Strong tidal currents on both sides of the spit (Trieux estuary to the east, open sea to the west). Protected natural site: do not collect stones or disturb vegetation — nesting birds (terns, oystercatchers). Kite: strong and variable wind due to the exposed position — advanced riders only.

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