Cherrueix - Mont-Saint-Michel Bay (Land & Water Kite) kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Access from Cherrueix village via the coastal road. Large beach car parks. Sessions only viable at low to mid-tide — the beach disappears at high tide. Check tide tables before every session — the tide returns very fast. Land yachts (chars à voile) share the beach — give way and maintain safe distance. The beach is very exposed — wind can be much stronger than forecast.

Hard flat sand at low tide — exceptional conditions for both kitesurf and land kite. The beach is up to 3km wide at spring low tides. Completely dry between mid and low tide — foiling on sand ripples is possible. At mid-tide, a thin layer of water gives hydrofoil conditions. The tidal return is extremely fast in channels — always keep an eye on the tide. No swell inside the bay.

West and northwest are the primary windows — giving cross-shore conditions on this south-facing bay shoreline. Northeast also works well — cross-onshore from the east. The bay orientation creates a natural wind funnel, often significantly amplifying Atlantic winds. Very consistent conditions. The wide exposed bay means wind forecasts often underestimate actual conditions on the beach.