Ile de Re / Rivedoux, France is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, S, SSW and SW
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Ile de Re / Rivedoux, France is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, S, SSW and SW
.
There is
Food
available on the 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
There is a big bridge from France and you will have to pay (10/20$ depending on the season). You can also come with bus from the rail station or the airport of La Rochelle. You will find lots of parking space just next to the beach.
There is a big bridge from France and you will have to pay (10/20$ depending on the season). You can also come with bus from the rail station or the airport of La Rochelle. You will find lots of parking space just next to the beach.
On this side of France, weather is a little bit fresh but during summer you won't need a wetsuit. During the coldest month (from November to February), the water isn't more than 5°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, S, SSW and SW
.
Usually, wind isn't too strong like 15-20 knots. You can kitesurf about ten days a month. No particular best seasons. You can get on any beach around Rivedoux for different wind directions.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
On this side of France, weather is a little bit fresh but during summer you won't need a wetsuit. During the coldest month (from November to February), the water isn't more than 5°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, S, SSW and SW
.
Usually, wind isn't too strong like 15-20 knots. You can kitesurf about ten days a month. No particular best seasons. You can get on any beach around Rivedoux for different wind directions.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Ile de Re / Rivedoux, France is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
It's a big soft sand beach. There is a lot of place and you will never be disturbed by others.
It's a quite good wave spot to begin. Waves aren't too big but you can surf them, they generally come from the right (when you look to the sea). Shore break isn't too strong but can be a little bit irritating for the beginner. Bridge to the north.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Ile de Re / Rivedoux, France is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
It's a big soft sand beach. There is a lot of place and you will never be disturbed by others.
It's a quite good wave spot to begin. Waves aren't too big but you can surf them, they generally come from the right (when you look to the sea). Shore break isn't too strong but can be a little bit irritating for the beginner. Bridge to the north.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Bridge
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Bridge
.
