Penthièvre / Plage du Mané Guen
France · Morbihan
Penthièvre, at the entrance of the Quiberon peninsula, is a must-visit kitesurfing spot in Brittany. The Mané Guen beach stretches as far as the eye can see between the ocean and the bay, offering an ideal playground for fans of waves, freeride, and big air. The atmosphere is typically Breton: wild, bright, and salty. Here, the wind blows strong, the sessions are intense but always magical. The turquoise water on sunny days and the beach lined with dunes make it a spot as aesthetic as it is effective. It is a meeting place for enthusiasts, between the swell of the Atlantic and the powerful wind from the open sea.
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The Penthièvre spot is open to the ocean, which guarantees a constant wind but also a more formed sea. The wind from west to southwest is side-onshore and very stable. At low tide, the water is flat to slightly choppy in the sandy areas to the south, perfect for freeride. At high tide, the Atlantic swell comes in more strongly and creates beautiful waves of 1 to 2 meters depending on the conditions. The launch is easy, the beach is vast, and natural safety is excellent. It is a complete spot, used for both progression and training of experienced riders.
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