France · Bretagne
48.70 | -3.78
Saint-Jean-du-Doigt beach opens onto the Baie de Sainte-Barbe, 1km from Plougasnou village, facing NNW. The second of Plougasnou's three spots, between Terenez (south) and Primel-Trégastel (north) — the two beaches are visible from each other and easily connected downwind. Relatively wild setting with little urbanisation. Renowned windsurfing spot when Atlantic depressions send N-NE swell into the Baie de Lannion. At low tide, the foreshore reveals a wide sandy area ideal for setup and warm-up.
The spot works year-round: 26 rideable days a month on average, at 15 °C. It peaks in July, with 355 hours of usable wind.
16-22 knots · 56% 22-30 knots · 39% 30-40 knots · 5% 40+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 56% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 10 °C. The wettest month is November, with 48 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 | 24.0 | 191 h | 10 °C | 32 mm |
| February | 24.0 | 222 h | 11 °C | 28 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 296 h | 12 °C | 32 mm |
| April | 27.7 | 314 h | 13 °C | 22 mm |
| May | 28.3 | 331 h | 16 °C | 16 mm |
| June | 23.7 | 304 h | 19 °C | 18 mm |
| July | 29.0 | 355 h | 21 °C | 28 mm |
| August | 26.3 | 303 h | 21 °C | 21 mm |
| September | 23.3 | 240 h | 19 °C | 21 mm |
| October | 24.3 | 232 h | 17 °C | 29 mm |
| November | 24.0 | 208 h | 13 °C | 48 mm |
| December | 23.7 | 197 h | 10 °C | 29 mm |
No permanent kite/wind club on site. No supervised swimming — no restrictions year-round. Info: onekite.com/topic/15771 (summer 2024 field report).
Open all year round
Intermediate
Parking along the road bordering the sea wall (parapet + rock barrier) and at car parks on both sides of the beach. No size/height restriction.
Dominant summer wind (WNW to N) allows easy navigation in the bay, often light (8-15kt) but strengthening offshore. Wind in side configuration (too far W or E) disrupted by surrounding terrain. Access to the full Baie de Lannion when conditions allow — can connect to Primel (NW) or Terenez (S).
Shingle beach at high tide — reduced space, waves breaking close to shore in strong wind. Submerged rocks at high tide on the right side of the beach — do not approach. Strong current along the beach. A few swimmers in summer, often near the water's edge. At low tide: wide sand exposed, easy setup, but rocks visible on the flanks.
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