Technical details of Morgat - Plage du Ris Beach spot

Spot functioning

Access from Crozon direction Morgat, Plage du Ris. Car park behind the beach. Launch on the beach only. School spot for Kitesardin (S/SE/SW wind) and WestGliss. Zodiac assistance available with Kitesardin.

No school sessions in July/August — too crowded. Respect the bathing zones.

On the water

Baie de Douarnenez — 10km of flat, sheltered water. Sandy bottom, quickly deep. To the left (south), extra shelter from the Île de l'Aber creates an even flatter zone. No significant swell penetrates except in strong W/NW conditions. Ideal for foiling and beginner sessions. At high tide: beach reduces, launch zone tighter.

Required level

Beginner

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Car park behind Plage du Ris, direction Morgat from Crozon. Free. Restaurants, crêperies and shops in Morgat (5 min walk).

Hazards

Morgat harbour to the north — keep clear of the port entrance channel and boat traffic at all times.

In large swell: shorebreak can be violent at high tide. Beware of swimmers and paddlers in the bay in summer.

Wind specificities

Morgat is on the east face of the Crozon peninsula — N/W winds are offshore here. Best sectors:

• S / SE / E: side to onshore — flat water, school conditions, 12–20kt.
• SW: onshore — moderate waves enter the bay.
• N / NW: offshore — do not ride without motorised assistance.

Protected from Atlantic swell. Wind can be accelerated in SE sector around Cap de la Chèvre to the south. Thermique SE unreliable — SW prevails in summer.

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