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Bassin d'Arcachon / Claouey, France
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Bassin d'Arcachon / Claouey, France
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Bassin d'Arcachon / Claouey, France is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Bassin d'Arcachon / Claouey, France is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Bordeaux take D106 west and drive until you get to Claouey. Here drive east to the lake.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Bordeaux (BOD)
50km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Bordeaux take D106 west and drive until you get to Claouey. Here drive east to the lake.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Bordeaux (BOD)
50km from spot
Bassin d'Arcachon / Claouey, France, next to Claouey, Bordeaux, France
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Best Schools in Gironde
#1: Be Kite Lacanau
4.9/5 (78)
#2: Kitesurf Club Lacanau
4.6/5 (20)
#3: Alex Kite School
4.3/5 (85)
Riding Conditions in Bassin d'Arcachon / Claouey, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Bassin d'Arcachon / Claouey, France.
The usual directions are offshore here. Works with anything from N to E and S.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Bassin d'Arcachon / Claouey, France.
The usual directions are offshore here. Works with anything from N to E and S.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Bassin d'Arcachon / Claouey, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small, sandy beach.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. During summer many boats anchored in front of the beach. Tidal.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Bassin d'Arcachon / Claouey, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small, sandy beach.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. During summer many boats anchored in front of the beach. Tidal.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents and Boats .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents and Boats .
Best Schools in Gironde
#1: Be Kite Lacanau
4.9/5 (78)
#2: Kitesurf Club Lacanau
4.6/5 (20)
#3: Alex Kite School
4.3/5 (85)
Additional information
A parking is available at Bassin d'Arcachon / Claouey, France.
During summer many boats, kitesurfing not recommended.
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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and
16 kitesurf spots
in Gironde.
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