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About this spot
The Bay of Quiberon on the southern coast of Brittany offers classic Atlantic kiting: a wide, open sandy bay with waves and chop, big tidal ranges, and plenty of space. Kerhillio beach, on the northern shore of the bay near Erdeven, is the main kite beach — a long stretch of sand facing south-west into the bay.
The wind comes from Atlantic systems and summer sea breezes: south-westerly to westerly winds blow side-onshore into the bay and are the classic directions; the summer thermal can add several knots in the afternoon. Northerly and easterly winds blow offshore from the land and are not rideable. Tides are big here — the beach changes completely between high and low tide, and currents run near the bay entrance. The water is cool year-round (Atlantic): a wetsuit is always needed.
Kite schools operate at Kerhillio in season; parking behind the dunes; the towns of Quiberon and Carnac are nearby. Suited to intermediate riders and up; beginners should go with a school and mind the tides.
3-day forecast
Speed / gusts in knots. Colour = rideability for this spot. Bottom row = recommended kite size for your weight — not recommended outside this spot's 13–30 kn range.
Conditions
- Water
- waves, choppy
- Depth
- Shelves with sandbars; big tidal range
- Seabed
- sand
- Skill
- intermediate, expert
- Beginners
- Not for beginners — intermediate and up
- Wind range
- 13 kn – 30 kn
Access & parking
Kerhillio beach, Erdeven, northern shore of the Bay of Quiberon, Brittany.
Parking: Parking behind the dunes at Kerhillio.
Amenities
- Kite schools (season)
- Quiberon & Carnac nearby
- Wide open bay
Needs local verification: Details compiled from general sources and not yet confirmed by local riders — check launch, parking and current rules on site. No spot-specific webcam verified; links go to Windy's nearby cams and wind map.
Local hazards
- Big tidal range — beach changes completely
- Currents near the bay entrance
- Cool water year-round — wetsuit always
- Northerly/easterly winds are offshore