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Stella-Plage

Stella-Plage is a small resort beach on the Côte d'Opale, sandwiched between the better-known Berck and Le Touquet, favoured by local riders for its quieter, less touristy atmosphere. It takes the same SW-to-NW Channel winds as its neighbours and is usually rigged together with adjoining Merlimont Plage. It sits at 'intermediate' difficulty in local guides rather than being marketed as a beginner beach.

local freeridequieter alternative to Berck/Le Touquet

Wind

dominant direction	SW to W and NW
thermal or synoptic	synoptic

Water

type	mixed
notes	Sandy beach with a large tidal range producing extensive sandbanks/flats at low tide; being open to the Channel it can get chop or small waves with a strong onshore W/NW wind (not confirmed in detail by sources).

Levels

beginner	no
intermediate	yes
advanced	no

Launch & crowd

0	l
1	o
2	w
description	Small beach frontage at the Cucq/Camiers resort, between Berck and Le Touquet, often used together with adjoining Merlimont Plage
space	tight

Hazards

large tidal range changes usable beach width through the session

Travel basics

Sources: letskite.fr · pas-de-calais-tourisme.com