Kersidan (Trégunc)

Kersidan (Plage de Kersidan) is a sandy bay spot on the Trégunc coastline in South Brittany, known for clear water and reliable winds that suit kite and wind-driven sports. Water conditions are described as chop to small/medium waves, and the launch area is spacious at low to mid tide (narrowing at high tide). Wind is typically aligned with the South-East to West sector—particularly SE, SW, W and WSW—with seasonally good reliability in spring and autumn. On sunny afternoons in late spring and summer, occasional thermal sea breezes can reinforce the wind, generally adding a small boost. Typical conditions are often described in the roughly 12–30 knot range, with moderate gusts. For safety, the most important local warnings are related to beach ends and timing: rocks can sit just under the surface at high tide, and shorebreak can be challenging/powerful at high tide. During July and August, water sports are restricted to protect swimmers—so you must respect the marked bathing zones and check local signage at the beach entrance. Parking is a practical highlight: there are three free parking areas close to the sand, but in summer spaces fill by mid-morning. Overall, Kersidan is a well-regarded destination for freeride and wave riding, especially in South-Westerly setups. It’s also described as a place where wingfoiling can work (with careful entry due to shorebreak at high tide) and where surfing is possible mainly on larger Atlantic swells, though the area is primarily recognized for wind sports.