France
The beach of Kermahé, in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon in Brittany, is a family-friendly white sand beach lined with upscale villas. It is located in the Quiberon Bay, with a protected water area ideal for water sports.
The spot is appreciated by riders for its easy access and the presence of a beach club like Les Dauphins, open in July and August. There are also kite schools like UPandKITE that offer courses and rentals.
It is a lively place in summer, close to the port of Orange, with shaded parking and sports fields, perfect for combining kite sessions and family relaxation.
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.
flatflatThe beach of Kermahé faces Quiberon Bay, so it works well with an East side-on or side-shore wind, typical of the region. The water area is protected from west winds by the peninsula, providing flat to light chop conditions depending on wind strength.
Easy launch directly from the sandy beach, with standing everywhere in general, especially at high tide. Wide navigation area in the bay, but stay vigilant about designated swimming areas and boats in season. Take-off and landing on dry sand, be careful of swimmers and families in high season.
In west wind, the spot loses quality as it becomes offshore, better to go to the ocean side like Penthièvre. Local schools like UPandKITE monitor sessions and define dedicated areas for safety.
Ideal conditions with East wind at 15-25 knots, side-on perfect for stress-free freeride or freestyle sessions. Mid-high tide to maximize the navigable area and comfort.
The water is calm and flat with side-on wind, with a slight chop if gusts occur. At low tide, sandy areas emerge, ideal for freestyle, but check for potential oyster parks nearby.
Currents are generally weak in the protected bay, but they increase near the access channels to the ports. Be careful of tides: significant amplitude in Brittany, with outgoing flows at low tide that can surprise beginners.
Opt for sizes from 9 to 12 m² in typical bay conditions, smaller (7-9 m²) in strong sustained East wind, and larger (11-14 m²) on light days.
The prevailing wind comes from the West or Northwest in winter, but for Kermahé, the East wind dominates and offers the best regular sessions. Typical strengths of 10-25 knots, with perfect side-shore days in the intermediate season.
No specific local name, but the bay amplifies thermal winds in the afternoon during summer.
The climate in Quiberon Bay is oceanic, with mild temperatures year-round: around 10-15°C in winter and 18-25°C in summer. Dry seasons are rare, but summer offers more stability for kite sessions.
Spring and autumn are often windy, ideal for kitesurfing, while winter can be cool but rideable with good equipment.
The depth is gradual with a mostly sandy bottom. You can stand up to 50-100 meters from the shore depending on the tide, perfect for relaunching.
The water is cool: 10-14°C in winter and spring, 16-20°C in summer. A 5/3 mm wetsuit is mandatory outside the summer season.
