Saint-Brévin-les-Pins - Plage de la Courance
France
Saint-Brévin-les-Pins
Saint-Brévin-les-Pins is an iconic kitesurfing spot in Loire-Atlantique. Long sandy beach, constant wind, and shallow water area: everything is gathered for freeride, foil, and learning. Accessible, spacious, and well-ventilated, it is one of the best choices in the Nantes region for progressing safely. The atmosphere is friendly and the sessions are numerous, both summer and winter.
The wind data shown here comes from ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) over 4 years, reprocessed to reflect realistic conditions.
👉 Average wind has been calibrated to avoid the usual underestimation of models.
👉 Gusts have been corrected by a median ratio to avoid unrealistic extreme values.
👉 Each day is summarized by the median wind (P50) observed during useful hours (8am–8pm), then classified into wind ranges.
👉 The weighted mode mixes average wind and gusts to best reflect felt wind.
- 🟢 10–16 kts: light but sailable wind (especially on foil).
- 🟡 16–22 kts: ideal range, comfortable conditions for most.
- 🔴 22–28 kts: strong wind, reserved for experienced riders.
- 🟣 28+ kts: extreme conditions, committed riding.
Location & Points of interest
Useful information
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flatThe prevailing wind from west to southwest blows side-onshore between 15 and 25 knots. The water is choppy at high tide and more flat at low tide on the sandbanks. Sandy bottom, easy take-off, and wide beach. It is an ideal spot for freeride, foil, and big air. At very low tide, some areas become too shallow, but the spot remains navigable during wide time slots.
Wind from west to southwest, side-onshore, between 15 and 25 knots. Perfect orientation for freeride and big air.
Water conditions are choppy at high tide, flat on sandbanks at low tide. Small regular waves, sandy bottom, and gentle slope. Very readable conditions, perfect for progressing and jumping.
Weak to moderate currents, accentuated at high tide. No major danger, but caution is advised in case of high coefficients. Very safe navigation with no obstacles.
Riders mainly use 8 to 12 m². Lighter riders use 7–9 m² in strong winds, heavier riders use 11–13 m² for milder thermals.
Prevailing wind from west to southwest between 15 and 25 knots, stable and frequent. Winter storms bring strong winds for big air enthusiasts, while summer sessions remain regular and calmer. Perfect orientation for a side-on laminar wind across the entire beach.
Temperate oceanic climate: mild, humid but often windy. Pleasant summers (20–25°C), workable winters (8–12°C). Wind present all year round, with an ideal season from April to October. Summer thermals can strengthen the prevailing wind in the afternoon.
Between 0.5 and 2 meters depending on the tide. Soft sandy bottom.
Between 10°C in winter and 19°C in summer. Full wetsuit all year round, shorty possible in mid-summer.