Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, wingfoiling spot in 56 - Morbihan. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Bretagne
- Area
- 56 - Morbihan
- Country
- France
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Wingfoiling
- Spot type
- Big waves
- Level
- Intermediate
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
Today, analysed conditions at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
Since the start of November, Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 0% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, February stands out as the most favorable for kitesurfing at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) (44% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, July was the least favorable month, with 5% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
A seasonal pattern appears: the most favorable months cluster between December and March.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 13% | 73% | 18% | 9% |
| September 2026 | 8% | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 11% | 85% | 15% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 17% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 10% | 74% | 26% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 12% | 86% | 14% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 23% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 44% | 58% | 35% | 7% |
| January 2026 | 34% | 41% | 39% | 21% |
| December 2025 | 27% | 45% | 49% | 7% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
Today, analysed conditions at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) are not favourable for of wing foiling.
wing foiling conditions in November at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
Since the start of November, Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 0% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for wing foiling at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) in the analyzed period is February, with 56% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, July was the least favorable month, with 7% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 67% of favorable hours observed at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
A seasonal pattern appears: the most favorable months cluster between December and March.
History of wing foiling conditions at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 21% | 66% | 21% | 13% |
| September 2026 | 13% | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 18% | 88% | 13% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 26% | 60% | 40% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 16% | 76% | 24% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 17% | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 30% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 56% | 57% | 37% | 6% |
| January 2026 | 54% | 42% | 41% | 17% |
| December 2025 | 40% | 51% | 45% | 4% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
Today, analysed conditions at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
Since the start of November, Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 0% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, February stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) (61% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, July was the least favorable month, with 8% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
A seasonal pattern appears: the most favorable months cluster between December and March.
History of windsurfing conditions at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 22% | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| September 2026 | 14% | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 19% | 88% | 12% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 26% | 60% | 40% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 17% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 17% | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 30% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 61% | 58% | 36% | 6% |
| January 2026 | 54% | 42% | 41% | 17% |
| December 2025 | 43% | 51% | 44% | 5% |
Surfing
surfing conditions today at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
Today, Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) has favourable conditions for surfing during 44% of the analysed daylight hours.
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 0%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 100%
- 1.5 m and above : 0%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 50%
- 8 to < 10 s 50%
- 10 s and above 0%
surfing conditions in November at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
Since the start of November, Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) has had favourable conditions for surfing during 52% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 52%
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 30%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 34%
- 1.5 m and above : 36%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 33%
- 8 to < 10 s 30%
- 10 s and above 37%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for surfing at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel) in the analyzed period is February, with 100% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, July showed the lowest rate, with 25% of favorable daylight hours.
During favorable hours, wave period was under 8 seconds in 52% of cases.
A seasonal pattern appears: the most favorable months cluster between January and March.
History of surfing conditions at Sainte Barbe (Plouharnel)
| Month | Performance | < 0.5 m | 0.5 to < 0.8 m | 0.8 to < 1.5 m | 1.5 m and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 52% | 0% | 30% | 34% | 36% |
| October 2026 | 86% | 0% | 20% | 44% | 36% |
| September 2026 | 82% | 0% | 53% | 41% | 6% |
| August 2026 | 53% | 0% | 57% | 34% | 9% |
| July 2026 | 25% | 0% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 77% | 0% | 41% | 37% | 21% |
| May 2026 | 66% | 0% | 51% | 37% | 12% |
| April 2026 | 77% | 0% | 17% | 58% | 25% |
| March 2026 | 95% | 0% | 12% | 54% | 34% |
| February 2026 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 91% |
| January 2026 | 86% | 0% | 5% | 14% | 81% |
| December 2025 | 74% | 0% | 0% | 11% | 89% |
Wave period (history)
- November 2026 < 8 s 33%8-10 s 30%>= 10 s 37%
- October 2026 < 8 s 39%8-10 s 37%>= 10 s 24%
- September 2026 < 8 s 62%8-10 s 23%>= 10 s 15%
- August 2026 < 8 s 98%8-10 s 2%>= 10 s 0%
- July 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- June 2026 < 8 s 80%8-10 s 20%>= 10 s 1%
- May 2026 < 8 s 59%8-10 s 40%>= 10 s 1%
- April 2026 < 8 s 48%8-10 s 32%>= 10 s 21%
- March 2026 < 8 s 33%8-10 s 49%>= 10 s 19%
- February 2026 < 8 s 20%8-10 s 46%>= 10 s 34%
- January 2026 < 8 s 29%8-10 s 28%>= 10 s 43%
- December 2025 < 8 s 17%8-10 s 34%>= 10 s 48%
Other nearby spots
- Kerhillio (Erdeven) — 2 km
- Crevettes / Mane Gwen (Plouharnel) — 2.6 km
- La Roche sèche — 4.1 km
- Les Sables Blancs (Plouharnel) — 4.2 km
- Les Palissades (Penthièvre) — 4.6 km
- Saint Colomban — 5.2 km