Windsurfing in Carnac

Launch from the north side of the bay by the school and rental, and watch for rocks on the south side and oyster banks on the north side.

Water is a mix of chop and small waves. Best wind is NW. The peninsula of Quiberon shelters the bay, so the water gets flatter. With SW winds, it becomes a bump-and-jump spot. Caution: the rocks on the south side and the oyster banks on the north side are completely under water at high tide. This spot suits slalom and freeride riders. It is also a training spot for some of the professional riders in the region. On busy days it gets crowded close to the beach, but the bay is big enough to spread out. Kiting is prohibited, because the beach at high tide is too small. On the beach you will find a wooden rigging terrace provided by the FunStCo association, the StCo Windsurf school and rental, free parking, and a supervised swimming area marked by yellow buoys, watched by lifeguards.

Written from riders' notes, edited by NP7.