Ile de Re / Rivedoux, France

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.

Nearest Airports

Distance

La Rochelle (LRH)

6km from spot

Bordeaux (BOD)

200km from spot

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

555km from spot

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.

Nearest Airports

Distance

La Rochelle (LRH)

6km from spot

Bordeaux (BOD)

200km from spot

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

555km from spot

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Riding Conditions in Ile de Re / Rivedoux, France

Riding 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.

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

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

Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .

When you are on water, be careful of Currents and Bridge .

Best Schools in Charente Maritime

#1: Chatel Kite School

5/5 (51)

#2: Accrokite

4.9/5 (119)

#3: Ile de Ré Kitesurf

4.5/5 (64)

Additional information

A parking is available at Ile de Re / Rivedoux, France.

There are Showers available on the spot.

There is Food available on the spot

Be careful during summer because there are lots of tourists.

Webcams around Ile de Re / Rivedoux, France

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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