Wissant – Cap Gris-Nez

conditions & access

“The crescent bay of Wissant lies in the Grand Site des Deux Caps between Cap Gris-Nez and Cap Blanc-Nez, right on the English Channel. The channel's narrows funnel west and northeast winds and accelerate them through a venturi effect at the capes – Wissant counts among the windiest stretches of coast in France and is a classic destination for the Belgian and northern French scene. The ideal range runs from southwest (with waves) to northeast (flatter). At 12 to 15 knots the bay stays flat; from ”

— via VentoSurf, last verified 2026-08-01

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