Located in Finistère, France, Pointe de Dinan is a scenic right-hand point break renowned for its long, performance-oriented waves over an uneven reef. This spot offers impressive rides that can extend up to 200 meters (656 feet) and is protected from northern winds, allowing it to hold substantial size. Surfing here requires skill, especially at low tide when boils and exposed rocks can make the conditions tricky. Navigating the waves, particularly when smaller, demands slalom skills.
What are the best surf conditions for Pointe de Dinan?
It gets good between waist high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when the waves are smaller and switching to a shortboard as the size increases. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced surfers. The surf here typically has a wave rating of 5/10 and can be crowded, with a rating of 8/10. The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the Northwest, Southwest, and West. It works on all tides but is best managed with local knowledge.
We recommend wearing a 3/2 wetsuit in the summer when water temperatures rise to 16°C (61°F). In winter, a 4/3 wetsuit is best when water temperatures drop to 10°C (50°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
