Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
20%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
9kts
Avg Wind
year-round
13°
Avg Temp
feels 10°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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BaySpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NW315°Best Wind
Partially sheltered coastline with moderate, varied conditions
About This Spot
Plage Saint-Sieu in Lancieux is a protected bay on the northern Brittany coast, facing northeast toward the English Channel. The spot features a sandy beach backed by residential development, with rocky headlands defining both sides of the bay. Water conditions are generally choppy rather than swell-oriented due to limited fetch and the bay's sheltered nature. Moored boats occupy portions of the water, requiring navigation awareness. With an average wind of only 9 knots and 20.4% reliability, this spot operates best during stronger Atlantic weather systems. Best conditions occur with northwest to north winds providing side-shore conditions parallel to the beach. The shallow, protected bay environment makes this suitable for beginner and early intermediate kiters seeking calm-water training. However, the low wind consistency means sessions are infrequent. The spot works best during winter Atlantic depressions when northwesterly winds increase. Summer conditions are typically too light. Local tidal movements in this bay area may create variable conditions throughout the day.
Hazards & Safety
Moored boats visible in water - collision risk
Rocky outcrops on both headlands - avoid extremities
Shallow bay conditions - depth awareness needed
Low wind reliability (20.4%) - limited usable days
Small wave fetch - limited swell generation
Live Wind Forecast
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
14°C
Avg Water Temp
0.7m
Avg Waves
💨 Choppy
Typical Conditions
🥶 6/5mm + Boots/Gloves
Typical Wetsuit
Normal wind chop, typical conditions
Wind Characteristics
SDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
22%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
34%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
27%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
33%
10kts
7°feels 3°
9°
PM
~13d
Feb
19%
9kts
8°feels 5°
9°
PM
~9d
Mar
22%
9kts
10°feels 6°
Monthly Water Conditions
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