Continent |
Europe |
Country |
France |
Next Big City |
Montpellier |
Next Town |
La Grande Motte |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shop, Rescue, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Mole |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Well known spot for waves in South of France by Southeast wind. There is a big shore break of 200 meters long.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
Long and beautiful sand beach of 500 meters. No problem to launch and land a kite.
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Spring:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Winter:
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Normal, Thick |
Weather is really nice in South of France. So don't forget your cream not to burn. In summer you sail in short.
Best Months: |
March, April, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
SE |
Main Direction: |
N, SE, NW, NNW |
One of the greatest spot where you can sail with a Southeast wind. Not too windy in summer. September to October and March to April are the best months for wind.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
When you are in 'La Grande Motte' take the direction of 'Le Port' and then 'Ecole de Voile'. There is a big car park where you can park your car just in front of the beach.
Rules |
Zones, Time |
Special kite zone during summer: with SE and min 17 knots it will be opened. Special zone on the beach where you can land, launch and park your kite.
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