Trestel

Trestel beach is oriented west-southwest, making it perfect for a side-on or side-shore wind coming from the northwest or west, typical of Breton depressions. The water surface is often choppy with long and not too high waves, ideal for freestyle or wave riding when the swell comes in from the west. Water entry is directly from the fine sandy beach, wide for several hundred meters, but be cautious of the rocks that surround the spot at low tides.

Main navigation area offshore in the bay, avoiding swimming zones near the shore and surfers concentrated on the waves. Easy take-off on dry sand at low tide, but at high tide (coefficient >80), space reduces significantly and it is discouraged. Tides have a strong range (up to 12m in the region), transforming the water surface into a flat lagoon at low tide or a choppy area at high tide. Out of season (autumn-winter), it is navigable almost all day with stable side-on wind; in summer, prefer NE breezes in the afternoon for light wind.

Local feature: coexistence with surfers and foilers, respect dedicated zones. The spot is exposed to 360° but optimal in NW/W for a clean water surface without too strong side-off pushing offshore towards the islands.