Overview
The Baie de Somme offers a large natural playground on the coast of Hauts-de-France, with wide beaches and a very 'wide open spaces' atmosphere. It is an area known for being accessible and reassuring for progression, with spots like Cayeux-sur-Mer or Le Crotoy where there is often space and relatively easy-to-read water conditions. Depending on the sector and the tide, you can navigate on flat water or a slight chop, but you really need to keep an eye on the tide times: some places only work around high tide and the sandbanks quickly become exposed. Cayeux is well oriented for the prevailing winds, but in summer, practice can be limited in front of the station due to beach attendance. Overall, it’s a nice destination to start or improve in freeride, in a wild and fairly windy setting, with often cool water.