Plage de Malo-les-Bains
France · Hauts-de-France (Nord)
Located to the west of Dunkirk, the Malo-les-Bains beach is an iconic but demanding spot on the northern coast. Bordered by a long urban dike and very busy in season, it offers typically northern navigation, exposed to the winds of the North Sea and strong tides. Less wild than Leffrinckoucke or Zuydcoote, Malo-les-Bains attracts with its accessibility but imposes a rigorous and supervised navigation. It is a spot appreciated by experienced local riders, capable of offering great engaged sessions when the conditions are well chosen.
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Navigation takes place in open sea, with a strong influence from the tides and a beach whose width varies considerably. At low tide, the beach widens and allows for more comfortable launches. At high tide, the space becomes very limited, making practice more technical. The wind is mainly oriented from west to northwest, often side to side-onshore. The water is choppy to rough, with the formation of short and sometimes messy waves depending on the wind and swell.
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