France · Bretagne
48.59 | -2.56
Val André is the main beach of Pléneuf-Val-André (Côtes d'Armor), one of the largest and most popular resorts on the Côte d'Armor. Large sandy beach well exposed to SW/W/NW winds. O-Rider's school based directly on the beach (kitesurf, wingfoil). Emblematic seaside resort: casino, promenade, Verdelet islet accessible at low tide.
The spot works year-round: 26 rideable days a month on average, at 16 °C. It peaks in August, with 316 hours of usable wind.
16-22 knots · 54% 22-30 knots · 39% 30-40 knots · 7% 40+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 54% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is July, with 31 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 | 22.7 | 187 h | 9 °C | 14 mm |
| February | 24.3 | 224 h | 11 °C | 16 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 296 h | 12 °C | 17 mm |
| April | 27.3 | 315 h | 14 °C | 19 mm |
| May | 28.3 | 336 h | 16 °C | 17 mm |
| June | 24.3 | 280 h | 19 °C | 15 mm |
| July | 28.3 | 344 h | 22 °C | 31 mm |
| August | 29.3 | 316 h | 22 °C | 21 mm |
| September | 25.0 | 254 h | 20 °C | 23 mm |
| October | 25.3 | 227 h | 18 °C | 24 mm |
| November | 25.0 | 209 h | 13 °C | 30 mm |
| December | 23.0 | 192 h | 10 °C | 20 mm |
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O-Rider's School (o-rider-school.com) — kitesurf and wingfoil school at Ville-Berneuf, Pléneuf-Val-André, directly adjacent to the beach. Kite to Breizh (kitetobreizh.fr) — school on Route des Banches, also active here. KiteCenter22 (kitecenter22.fr) — Erquy-based school, uses Val André area as a complementary spot.
O-Rider's school at Ville-Berneuf (camping de la Plage entrance, Route des Banches). Works SW/W/NW. Consult local schools or Tourist Office for current summer regulations and authorised zones.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Works SW, WSW, W (existing rose) and NW. Disrupted by Pointe de Pléneuf-Val-André at high tide in NW. More regular conditions at low tide. Complementary to Caroual (Erquy, 10km west) for SW/W/NW winds.
Pointe de Pléneuf-Val-André generates gusts at high tide regardless of direction. Do not approach the supervised bathing areas. Cohabitation with surfers, sand yachts, bodyboarders. Summer: check current municipal orders and authorized zones (contact Tourist Office Cap d'Erquy Val André or local schools).
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