Continent
Europe
Country
France
Next Big City
Marseille
Next Town
Marseille
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
Swimmers, Ships, Jetskis, Mole
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Flat behind the moles. Otherwise choppy and depending on the wind direction and strength small to medium waves, which are clean and regular further in the bay. Best waves after a stronger West wind, up to 2m.

Beach

Type:
Grass, Stones
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
Stones
Beach Users:
June, July, August

No real beach. Rig on the grass. A rocky dike is along the shore. You can launch your kite on the land, but it is recommended to launch in the water, shallow for about 100m.

Weather

Spring:
Shorty, Normal
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorty, Normal
Winter:
Normal, Thick

Nice in summer, just shorts. Shorty or normal wetsuit during spring and autumn. Thicker wetsuit during winter.

Wind

Best Months:
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Wind Type:
No information
Best Direction:
N, W, WNW, NW, NNW
Main Direction:
NW

Close to the beach the wind is holier, further out it becomes steadier.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
No walk

Get to the southeast of Marseille and find Avenue Pierre Mendes France. Driving south you will find a parking lot to your right directly at the spot.

Extra information

Rules
Time

Only for kitesurf experts, but not during summer.

Nightlife

Good nightlife in Marseille.