Perros-Guirec

The spot mainly works with side-shore wind from the west or northwest, typical of the Atlantic depressions sweeping through Brittany. The orientation of the beach is well exposed to these winds, with a water surface that goes from choppy at low tide to smoother at high tide. Launching is done directly from the sandy beach, easy even for beginners, and the take-off area is spacious with no major obstacles near the harbor. At low tide, you can stand everywhere in a large area, perfect for progressing in shallow water or light freestyle; at high tide, it opens up for freeride further offshore. Watch out for surf waves that can form from west swell, especially in autumn-winter, making the water surface choppy. The best times are at rising tide for deeper and more stable water. The bay is sheltered from extreme winds but sensitive to outgoing currents from the harbor.