Overview

Île Molène Le Sillon is an expert-level kitesurf spot on Molène island in the Iroise Sea, northwest of Le Conquet. The island sits in the Iroise Marine Natural Park — one of the most exposed and current-ridden maritime environments in Europe. Extreme tidal currents, full Atlantic exposure, remote location with no rescue infrastructure. Expert riders only with perfect seamanship and tidal knowledge. Access by ferry from Le Conquet only.

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Spot forecast for Île Molène - Le Sillon (Iroise Archipelago)

Sunrise 08:47 · Sunset 19:21

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

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Swell and waves

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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 2.6 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 00:36 · 4.4 m Low tide 06:24 · 2.9 m High tide 13:10 · 4.6 m Low tide 19:26 · 2.7 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 01:52 · 4.6 m Low tide 07:56 · 2.7 m High tide 14:17 · 4.9 m Low tide 20:47 · 2.4 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 02:51 · 4.9 m Low tide 09:03 · 2.3 m High tide 15:09 · 5.3 m Low tide 21:34 · 1.9 m
Friday 23 October High tide 03:36 · 5.3 m Low tide 09:47 · 1.8 m High tide 15:52 · 5.7 m Low tide 22:11 · 1.5 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 04:16 · 5.8 m Low tide 10:26 · 1.4 m High tide 16:32 · 6.1 m Low tide 22:47 · 1 m

Île Molène - Le Sillon (Iroise Archipelago): 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

444h

in July · 30.5 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 29 rideable days a month on average, at 16 °C. It peaks in July, with 444 hours of usable wind.

The spot is only open from 01/04 to 31/10. Accès par ferry depuis Le Conquet (Compagnie Penn Ar Bed). Expert uniquement — courants Iroise extrêmement violents. Sessions uniquement à l'étale de marée.

Rideable days per month

Closed month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 42%13-20 knots · 41%21-30 knots · 14%31+ knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 42% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is April, at 13 °C. The wettest month is April, with 71 mm.

Monthly averages: Île Molène - Le Sillon (Iroise Archipelago)

Monthly averages — Île Molène - Le Sillon (Iroise Archipelago) — 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	22.5	198 h	10 °C	116 mm
February closed	24.0	258 h	11 °C	70 mm
March closed	26.0	287 h	11 °C	60 mm
April	28.5	359 h	13 °C	71 mm
May	29.0	408 h	15 °C	32 mm
June	29.0	425 h	17 °C	22 mm
July	30.5	444 h	18 °C	67 mm
August	29.5	354 h	19 °C	27 mm
September	28.0	349 h	17 °C	40 mm
October	25.5	265 h	15 °C	47 mm
November closed	23.0	225 h	13 °C	66 mm
December closed	20.5	204 h	11 °C	88 mm

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Technical details of Île Molène - Le Sillon (Iroise Archipelago) spot

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

Depending on conditions: NE, SSE.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot functioning

Ferry from Le Conquet to Île Molène (Compagnie Penn Ar Bed). Seasonal ferry schedule — plan carefully. The Sillon is a natural sandbar on the island. Sessions viable only at specific tidal windows — the Iroise currents are among the strongest in Europe (up to 8 knots). Never ride alone. Bring all safety equipment. The island has very limited services. This spot is for experts who know the Iroise intimately.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date

Open : from 01/04 to 31/10
Accès par ferry depuis Le Conquet (Compagnie Penn Ar Bed). Expert uniquement — courants Iroise extrêmement violents. Sessions uniquement à l'étale de marée.

Required level

Expert

On the water

Full Atlantic exposure with north to northwest dominant swell and extreme tidal currents from the Iroise passage. The Iroise is one of the most current-ridden seas in Europe — currents regularly reach 6-8 knots at spring tides. Rocky bottom around the island with sandy Sillon bar. Conditions change extremely rapidly. Expert only — no exceptions.

Wind specificities

North to northwest and south to southwest dominant — full Atlantic exposure in all directions. The island position amplifies all wind conditions. Very strong and consistent winds year-round. The Iroise Marine Natural Park surroundings require strict environmental respect.

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