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Cap Frehel

📍 Brest, Rennes, France · Kiteboarding spot

Cap Frehel is a kiteboarding spot near Brest, Rennes in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December.

CountryFrance
Nearest townBrest, Rennes
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionW, NW
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
Coordinates48.6564, -2.3598

About Cap Frehel

The water is very good. Not the best place for kitesurfing due to the rocks, but good for surfing, nice waves.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Cap Frehel?

The best time to kite Cap Frehel is January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December, when the W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Cap Frehel offers open ocean conditions with W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Cap Frehel?

From Saint Brieuc drive along the coast eastwards and follow signs to Cap Fréhel. About 5km before the Cap you will find the beach to the left.

Hazards at Cap Frehel

Rocks.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Cap Frehel?

8 kite schools operate in France. See kite schools in France →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.