Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France
Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Take A9 from Montepellier southwest and follow signs to Sete. In Sete drive southwest to the N112, and where it starts is a round about. The spot is just north of it. Park directly at the water. Quiet a walk to the launch area. Cars higher than 2,20m can't park here.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
95km from spot
35km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take A9 from Montepellier southwest and follow signs to Sete. In Sete drive southwest to the N112, and where it starts is a round about. The spot is just north of it. Park directly at the water. Quiet a walk to the launch area. Cars higher than 2,20m can't park here.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
95km from spot
35km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice temperatures, air and water. During winter wetsuit is needed. It is in the South of France so expect nice weather.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France.
The dominant wind is the Tramontane, no other wind has really a chance against it. It is a wind which blows from Northwest. This wind is created by an anticyclone over the south west of France and a depression over the Mediterranean. When the Tramontane blows it normally blows very strong. Statistics say that there are 300 days a year with a wind over force four. The other wind direction is the Marin which blows from SE, which is not good for this spot.
Wind usually blows from SE, SW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice temperatures, air and water. During winter wetsuit is needed. It is in the South of France so expect nice weather.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France.
The dominant wind is the Tramontane, no other wind has really a chance against it. It is a wind which blows from Northwest. This wind is created by an anticyclone over the south west of France and a depression over the Mediterranean. When the Tramontane blows it normally blows very strong. Statistics say that there are 300 days a year with a wind over force four. The other wind direction is the Marin which blows from SE, which is not good for this spot.
Wind usually blows from SE, SW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Launch your kite from the Sand bank
Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Launch your kite from the Sand bank
Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Fisher Nets and Mole .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Fisher Nets and Mole .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Do only kite in the marked area. Not close to the land and not to the right of the dyke. A sign at the spot shows the allowed areas.
Webcams around Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France
Webcams around Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind stats in Herault...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 29 |
| Feb | 32 |
| Mar | 37 |
| Apr | 36 |
| May | 36 |
| Jun | 30 |
| Jul | 34 |
| Aug | 28 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 28 |
| Nov | 33 |
| Dec | 27 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 8 kitesurf schools and 12 kitesurf spots in Herault.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France
