Crozon Peninsula · France
Surfing Anse de Dinan
A reef/beach in Crozon Peninsula, France, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
Anse de Dinan is a cove on the Crozon Peninsula with rock arches and sea caves, close to La Palue. The bottom is rockier than La Palue's sand, so the waves are more variable.
It faces a slightly different direction, so it's worth checking when the wind or swell doesn't suit La Palue. Be careful of the rocks.
The walk down from the car park on the cliff is part of the appeal, with views of the rock arches. It's best at mid tide on a moderate swell. If it isn't working, La Palue is a few minutes south.
When to surf
Anse de Dinan
Anse de Dinan is at its best from September to April. Conditions it likes: W swell, NE offshore wind, all tides.
September to April: Prime
Wide swell window catches groundswell from most directions
May to June: Good
Milder weather, still decent swell
July to August: Quiet
Smaller swell, busiest with general tourism, not surfers
The year across Finistère (Brittany)
Waves near Anse de Dinan
La Palue
4 kmCrozon Peninsula · Beach Break · Intermediate / Advanced
Le Minou
14 kmCrozon Peninsula · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
Porsmilin
15 kmCrozon Peninsula · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Crozon town is in the middle of the peninsula, with most of the shops and a few hotels, and the surf beaches are ten to fifteen minutes away. Camaret-sur-Mer is a pretty harbour village further west with guesthouses and restaurants. Most accommodation is holiday rentals and campsites, many of which close in winter.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Crozon Peninsula guide.
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