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L'Ile d'Yeu | Les Conches kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot

France · Pays de la Loire

Spot currently openAdvanced levelAltitude 3 m 46.7 | -2.29

Overview

Les Conches on the Ile d'Yeu is a kitesurf spot on the wild south coast of the island, fully exposed to the Atlantic. Southwest to northwest onshore winds with ocean swell. One of the most spectacular spots in the Pays de la Loire — cliffs, small sandy coves and wild scenery. Advanced level due to isolation, rocks and exposed conditions. Access by ferry from Fromentine only — bike recommended on the island.

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Spot forecast for L'Ile d'Yeu | Les Conches

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

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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 3.3 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23Sat 24 Now00:263.2 m06:512.1 m13:003.5 m19:361.9 m01:493.4 m07:571.9 m14:043.7 m20:301.6 m02:393.7 m08:461.6 m14:494 m21:121.3 m03:174 m09:261.3 m15:274.3 m21:491 m03:514.3 m10:041 m16:034.6 m22:250.7 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 3.2 m Low tide · 2.1 m High tide · 3.5 m Low tide · 1.9 m
  • Wednesday 21 October High tide · 3.4 m Low tide · 1.9 m High tide · 3.7 m Low tide · 1.6 m
  • Thursday 22 October High tide · 3.7 m Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 4 m Low tide · 1.3 m
  • Friday 23 October High tide · 4 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 4.3 m Low tide · 1 m
  • Saturday 24 October High tide · 4.3 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 4.6 m Low tide · 0.7 m

L'Ile d'Yeu | Les Conches: 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

319h

in July · 27.5 rideable days

The season runs from May to August, peaking in July: 26 rideable days a month and 319 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is October, at 17 days.

Kiting is forbidden here from 9h to 19h, between 01/07 and 31/08. Haute saison : baigneurs sur les petites plages — respecter la distance de sécurité. The spot is only open from 01/04 to 31/10. Saison principale — ferry Fromentine à Port-Joinville. Accès vélo recommandé sur l'île.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 17.5 rideable days J February: 17.5 rideable days F March: 19 rideable days M April: 23 rideable days A May: 24.5 rideable days M June: 27 rideable days J July: 27.5 rideable days27.5 d J August: 24.5 rideable days A September: 22 rideable days S October: 17 rideable days17 d O November: 20 rideable days N December: 18 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 17.5 rideable days J February: 17.5 rideable days F March: 19 rideable days M April: 23 rideable days A May: 24.5 rideable days M June: 27 rideable days J July: 27.5 rideable days27.5 d J August: 24.5 rideable days A September: 22 rideable days S October: 17 rideable days17 d O November: 20 rideable days N December: 18 rideable days D
Closed monthMonth with time restrictions

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 71%13-20 knots · 25%21-30 knots · 4%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 71% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is April, at 15 °C. The wettest month is October, with 88 mm.

Monthly averages: L'Ile d'Yeu | Les Conches
Monthly averages — L'Ile d'Yeu | Les Conches — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January closed 17.5 162 h 9 °C 91 mm
February closed 17.5 183 h 11 °C 70 mm
March closed 19.0 181 h 12 °C 53 mm
April 23.0 225 h 15 °C 43 mm
May 24.5 283 h 18 °C 34 mm
June 27.0 288 h 21 °C 23 mm
July hours 27.5 319 h 22 °C 31 mm
August hours 24.5 244 h 23 °C 16 mm
September 22.0 231 h 19 °C 86 mm
October 17.0 171 h 17 °C 88 mm
November closed 20.0 181 h 14 °C 67 mm
December closed 18.0 155 h 11 °C 59 mm

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Technical details of L'Ile d'Yeu | Les Conches spot

N: Rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Depending on conditions S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Rideable W: Rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

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

Depending on conditions: SSE.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable
Spot functioning

Ferry from Fromentine to Port-Joinville, then bicycle to Les Conches (south coast, approx 6km). Choose your launch beach based on wind direction and swell. Self-organised spot — assess conditions thoroughly before launching. Never ride alone on this isolated coast. Rescue is very slow due to island access. Best season: May to October, low to mid-tide for widest beaches.

Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
  • Open : from 01/04 to 31/10
    Saison principale — ferry Fromentine à Port-Joinville. Accès vélo recommandé sur l'île.
  • Closed : from 01/07 to 31/08 (09:00 – 19:00)
    Haute saison : baigneurs sur les petites plages — respecter la distance de sécurité.

Open year-round. Best season: May to October. Advanced riders only. Ferry from Fromentine year-round. Live weather station available. No services on the south coast — bring everything you need.

Required level
Advanced
On the water

Atlantic exposed coast with swell 0.5 to 2m+ in westerly conditions. Rocky coastline with small sandy coves — very careful selection of launch zones required. No flat water — everything is wave/swell riding. Sandy and rocky bottom depending on cove. Strong tidal currents around the island.

Wind specificities

Southwest to northwest winds give full Atlantic exposure with a very long ocean fetch. The island's exposed position amplifies wind — can be significantly stronger than mainland coast. The wild south coast gets the most wind and swell. North coast is more sheltered. Summer thermal northwest wind gives lighter but consistent sessions.

Hazards

Very isolated island — ferry access only. No kite rescue infrastructure. Rocky coastline on the wild south coast. Strong tidal currents around the island.

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