Saint-Malo
Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Two beaches at Saint-Malo with strong tidal influence and consistent SW–W winds. Sillon and Bas-Sablons offer kite, wingfoil and windsurf. Historic walled city in the background. Watch tide tables — range exceeds 12 m in spring.
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, March, November
Wind directions: NE, E, SW, W
Water: Chop, Waves, Flat
Bottom: Sand, Sand
Sports: Wingfoil, Kiting, Windsurf, Kitesurf
Local tips
Both flat on the inside at St Suliac, and waves on the outside at the beach side.