Plage de Saint-Maurice
France · Bretagne
The beach of Saint-Maurice, located in Morieux on the Brittany coast, is a modest-sized beach close to the local estuary and rocky coastal areas. It is a popular spot for swimming, walking, and water sports like kitesurfing when conditions allow.
The beach is appreciated for its easy access from the town and its proximity to coastal roads. It features a typical environment of the Armorican coast, with sandbanks alternating with rocky areas at low tide and some parking nearby.
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The coastal wind is often from the west to northwest, which provides side-onshore to side-shore conditions depending on the exact orientation of the navigation area.
Launching is done from the main beach where space can be limited during peak season; it is advisable to aim for off-peak hours and check the tide before setting up equipment.
The water surface varies greatly with the tide: at low tide, the bay reveals sandbanks offering a flatter water surface near the shores, while at high tide the navigable area is reduced and can become more choppy due to rocky bottoms.
Navigation areas should be chosen by avoiding the northern part where rocks are exposed and respecting swimmers and marked swimming areas during the season.
In case of southwest wind, caution is advised due to gusts near cliff heads and coastal relief; adjust the launch area according to the wind direction and always take a free anchor point to launch/release the kite.
Sources :capderquy-valandre.com · emeraudekite.com · kitetrip-planner.com · kitesurf22.com · sortir-en-bretagne.fr
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