Kaolin Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(France – Brittany)
| Name: | Kaolin |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Kaolin in Brittany is an exposed reef break that only works when conditions are just right. Summer in particular tends to be flat. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. There is a right hand reef break. Best around low tide. Sometimes crowded. Beware of rocks and rips.
Overall Kaolin Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Kaolin surf quality by season and Kaolin surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kaolin |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kaolin:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Le Fort Bloque | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Les Moules | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Plage du Loch | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pointe du Couregan | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Guidel Plages | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kaolin: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 152 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 189 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 202 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 234 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 244 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kaolin: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 119 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 119 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Devonport, England | 185 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Devonport, England | 185 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 188 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kaolin: |
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| Closest ski area | Lunada (Spain) | 316 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Picos De Europa (Spain) | 323 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Alto Campoo (Spain) | 327 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Chastreix-Sancy (France) | 334 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Le Mont-Dore (France) | 334 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kaolin: |
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| Closest city location | Guidel-Plage (France) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ploemeur (France) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Queven (France) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Gestel (France) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Larmor-Plage (France) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kaolin is Lann Bihoue (Lorient) Airport (LRT) in France, 5 km (3 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kaolin is Pluguffan (Quimper) Airport (UIP), also in France, 57 km (35 miles) away.
- Third is Meucon (Vannes) Airport (VNE) in France, 58 km (36 miles) away.
- Ploujean (Morlaix) Airport (MXN) in France is 100 km (62 miles) away.
- Armor (St.-brieuc Armor) Airport (SBK), also in France is the fifth nearest airport to Kaolin and is 102 km (63 miles) away.
