Plage des Govelins

Plage des Govelins is a bay-facing beach break located on the Brittany coast of France, characterized by a north-south oriented shoreline opening to the south. The spot features a shallow, sheltered bay with a sandy beach, backed by residential development and protected green spaces. A tidal estuary to the north creates mudflats and dynamic water conditions. The beach offers relatively protected conditions compared to exposed Atlantic coast alternatives in the region. Best conditions occur with easterly winds (90°), providing ideal side-shore alignment. The low average wave height (1.06m) and rough-chop water type suggest this is primarily suitable for lighter-wind conditions and beginners. Wind reliability of 24.1% indicates this is not a consistent spot. The sheltered bay setting and sandy substrate make this accessible for learning, though tidal ranges typical to this French coast require careful timing. Water temperature averaging 13.2°C necessitates appropriate thermal protection year-round.