Pointe du Couregan (Brittany)
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Ocean, Swell
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Pointe du Couregan is an exposed reef break near Plœmeur, producing consistent surfing conditions most notably when conditions line up with the right tide and offshore wind. Surf is described as best at low tide, where the wave shape holds better over the reef and provides more reliable takeoff and line choice. The spot favors southwest to west-southwest swell angles, and northeasterly winds are consistently highlighted as the key to clean, offshore conditions. When the wind is in that offshore direction, surfers can get peeling reef waves with good overall quality. Because the break is rocky and technical, hazards are a major theme: rocks/reef and rips are specifically called out, and entry and exit are described as slippery and sharp. Safety guidance emphasizes staying aware around the rocky shoreline, respecting local conditions, and using appropriate protective gear. Crowd levels are reported as rarely crowded year-round, even when surf is good. Overall, it suits intermediate surfers looking for a consistent reef environment, with the practical understanding that larger swell can get heavy and challenging due to increased white water.
- Consistent exposed reef waves
- Best at low tide
- Northeast offshore winds support clean conditions
- Rock/reef hazards and rips
- Exposed reef break with consistent surf and good wave quality
- Northeast offshore winds help keep conditions clean
- Rarely crowded
- Technical reef environment with sharp rocks and reef sections throughout the riding area
- Best conditions are strongly tide- and wind-dependent (typically low tide and northeast offshore winds)
- Rips and rocky entry/exit increase hazard level
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- N, E
- Offshore directions
- NE
- Wind Range
- 12–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Northeast to east winds are described as offshore/ideal for clean surf conditions.
- Reliability
- 51% blown, 32% clean
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts
- Best Months
- March, September, October, November
- Shadow Zones
- Close to the cliffs/higher terrain depending on tide
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean, Swell
- Beach
- Reef — Reef/rocky shoreline.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Medium
- Launch
- Small — Rocky entry near the point.
- Launch Difficulty
- Difficult
Through the year
Rarely crowded year-round; local surfers frequent the spot on good weekend swells.
Winter months see frequent Atlantic depressions.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Occasionally used for wave windsurfing in specific swell and wind conditions, though the rocky entry and reef make it technical.
Exposed reef break with consistent surf best at low tide, working with southwest/west-southwest swells and northeasterly offshore winds.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- SW, W
- Swell Height
- 1–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Low — Works best around low tide.
- Shelter
- Exposed
- Wind Effect
- Northeast winds provide clean offshore conditions.
- Bigger Swell
- Can handle larger swells but becomes heavy and challenging with significant white water.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Consistent and quality reef waves.
- Wave Power
- Moderate
- Wave Shape
- Peeling
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Peeling waves.
- Ride Length
- Medium
- Ride Length Details
- Can offer short, intense sections or longer peeling rides depending on swell angle.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Pointe du Couregan (Brittany) in the full forecast view.
Pointe du Couregan (Brittany) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–26 ktsGusts 39 kts
- Direction
- WSW238°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2426 kts
- Windy days
- 4/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.6–3.3 m9s period
- Temperature
- 9–17 °C
Over the next 7 days, Pointe du Couregan (Brittany) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–26 kts, peaking around 26 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 39 kts. The prevailing direction is WSW. Waves run 0.6–3.3 m with a period of about 9s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- rocks
- reef
- rips present
- sharp rocks and reef sections throughout the riding area
- slippery and sharp entry/exit areas
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence reported for this spot.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No rescue availability reported for this spot.
- Emergency Info
- General emergency: 112.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — Localism described as none/mild; respect local riders.
Rules of the spot
Beware of rocks and rips; standard surfing etiquette applies.
- Best surfed at low tide before it gets too deep and the wave loses its shape.
- Be careful during the entry and exit as the rocks are slippery and sharp.
- For offshore cleanliness, look for northeasterly offshore wind.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Plœmeur
- Nearest Town
- Plœmeur
- Parking
- Parking available at the nearby Port du Couregan.
- Access
- Accessible via the coastal road with short walk to the point.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Various gites and small hotels in Plœmeur.
- Food & Drink
- Restaurants and bars located near the harbor area of Le Couregan.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Pointe du Couregan (Brittany)?
The best overall months at Pointe du Couregan (Brittany) are March, April, May, June, September, October, November. The best wind months are March, September, October, November.
Which wind directions work at Pointe du Couregan (Brittany)?
Pointe du Couregan (Brittany) works with N, E winds. Offshore directions are NE.
What skill level is Pointe du Couregan (Brittany) suitable for?
Pointe du Couregan (Brittany) suits these riding levels: Windsurfing: Expert · Surfing: Intermediate.