Kerhillio
A huge dune beach at Erdeven, with banks that change with every storm.
Kerhillio is part of the big dune beach between Erdeven and Plouharnel, north of Quiberon. Its sandbanks work at low to mid tide; a small stream shapes the bottom and creates peaks.
It's very popular with surf schools and surfers from the Vannes and Lorient area.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, SW, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | NE, E |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 0.5–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A minimalibu or funboard for beginners; a shortboard on quality days. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Kerhillio
The water is around 10 °C in winter and 17 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For winter water at 8–11 °C.
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Localism and vibe
An open vibe, with surf schools.
Surfing style
Varied beach break.
Hazards
Rip currents.
Map
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Other spots nearby
Saint-Pierre-Quiberon
A cove on Quiberon's Côte Sauvage: very powerful waves among rocks.
Guidel
Lorient's surf beaches: Le Loch is the most popular, with peaks for everyone.
Plomeur
The capital of Breton surfing: a huge bay by the Pointe de la Torche, with waves almost all year.
Penmarc'h
South of La Torche: often better waves and far fewer people.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.