Gruissan Plage, France
Gruissan Plage, France is a Shallow, Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Gruissan Plage, France is a Shallow, Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
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 Narbonne drive southeast to Gruissan. Then along the channel further east to Gruissan Plage.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
90km from spot
60km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Narbonne drive southeast to Gruissan. Then along the channel further east to Gruissan Plage.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
90km from spot
60km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Gruissan Plage, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice temperatures, air and water. During winter a wetsuit is needed. It is in the South of France so expect nice weather.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and NW .
There is Thermal wind at Gruissan Plage, 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. Ride south with Tramontane and north with Marin.
Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gruissan Plage, France are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice temperatures, air and water. During winter a wetsuit is needed. It is in the South of France so expect nice weather.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and NW .
There is Thermal wind at Gruissan Plage, 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. Ride south with Tramontane and north with Marin.
Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gruissan Plage, France are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Gruissan Plage, France is a Shallow, Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Sandy and stones.
To the north small to medium waves with SE wind. Flat and shallow to the south with Tramontane (sideoffshore).
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Gruissan Plage, France is a Shallow, Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Sandy and stones.
To the north small to medium waves with SE wind. Flat and shallow to the south with Tramontane (sideoffshore).
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Gruissan Plage, France.
Webcams around Gruissan Plage, France
Webcams around Gruissan Plage, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in Aude...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 57 |
Feb | 61 |
Mar | 58 |
Apr | 57 |
May | 57 |
Jun | 52 |
Jul | 56 |
Aug | 49 |
Sep | 53 |
Oct | 54 |
Nov | 56 |
Dec | 49 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 4 kitesurf schools and 15 kitesurf spots in Aude.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Gruissan Plage, France















