La Ciotat, France
La Ciotat, France is a Chop, 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 E, ESE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
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.
La Ciotat, France is a Chop, 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 E, ESE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
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
From Marseille towards Toulon on A50. Exit at La Ciotat and get to the beaches north of the yacht harbors.
Nearest Airports
Distance
55km from spot
55km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Marseille towards Toulon on A50. Exit at La Ciotat and get to the beaches north of the yacht harbors.
Nearest Airports
Distance
55km from spot
55km from spot
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Riding Conditions in La Ciotat, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In summer season you don't need a wetsuit. But you could take it with you because it could be a little colder. The water has something like 25°C, the air can be upt to 35°C but it can be 20°C as well. The summer season is from June to August. You can surf off-season as well but a wetsuit is needed. Air: summer 25-35°C, winter 5-15°C. Water: summer 20-25°C, winter 5-10°C. Sometimes there is a cold current, so a wetsuit is also in the summer recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
There is Thermal wind at La Ciotat, France.
This beach works in S, SE, E, W and SW.
Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to La Ciotat, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In summer season you don't need a wetsuit. But you could take it with you because it could be a little colder. The water has something like 25°C, the air can be upt to 35°C but it can be 20°C as well. The summer season is from June to August. You can surf off-season as well but a wetsuit is needed. Air: summer 25-35°C, winter 5-15°C. Water: summer 20-25°C, winter 5-10°C. Sometimes there is a cold current, so a wetsuit is also in the summer recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
There is Thermal wind at La Ciotat, France.
This beach works in S, SE, E, W and SW.
Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to La Ciotat, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
La Ciotat, France is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small sandy beach with few stones. Packed in summer with tourists.
Nice waves with East wind, otherwise choppy. Shallow access. Watch out for the water quality during rain.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
La Ciotat, France is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small sandy beach with few stones. Packed in summer with tourists.
Nice waves with East wind, otherwise choppy. Shallow access. Watch out for the water quality during rain.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Road
.
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
Mole
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Road
.
Best Schools in Bouches du Rhone
Additional information
A parking is available at La Ciotat, France.
There is Food available on the spot
Do not kite here during summer. Lots of moles. Kiting is possible during summer for experts in the Beaumette Channel, with launching from the water and lots of care.
Webcams around La Ciotat, France
Webcams around La Ciotat, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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More about Kitesurfing in Bouches du Rhone
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Wind stats in Bouches du Rhone...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 62 |
| Feb | 58 |
| Mar | 55 |
| Apr | 58 |
| May | 58 |
| Jun | 46 |
| Jul | 48 |
| Aug | 39 |
| Sep | 45 |
| Oct | 51 |
| Nov | 57 |
| Dec | 54 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 5 kitesurf schools and 11 kitesurf spots in Bouches du Rhone.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
La Ciotat, France
