La Grande Motte, France
La Grande Motte, 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 SE .
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 La Grande Motte, France !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
La Grande Motte, 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 SE .
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 La Grande Motte, France !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards 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
When you are in 'La Grande Motte' take the direction of 'Le Port' and then 'Ecole de Voile'. There is a big car park where you can park your car just in front of the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
10km from spot
45km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
When you are in 'La Grande Motte' take the direction of 'Le Port' and then 'Ecole de Voile'. There is a big car park where you can park your car just in front of the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
10km from spot
45km from spot
Best Schools in Gard
#1: Hibiskite
4.9/5 (46)
#2: Club30kite
4.6/5 (59)
Riding Conditions in La Grande Motte, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Weather is really nice in South of France. So don't forget your cream not to burn. In summer you sail in short.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Frontal wind at La Grande Motte, France.
One of the greatest spot where you can sail with a Southeast wind. Not too windy in summer. September to October and March to April are the best months for wind.
Wind usually blows from N, SE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to La Grande Motte, France are March, April, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Weather is really nice in South of France. So don't forget your cream not to burn. In summer you sail in short.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Frontal wind at La Grande Motte, France.
One of the greatest spot where you can sail with a Southeast wind. Not too windy in summer. September to October and March to April are the best months for wind.
Wind usually blows from N, SE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to La Grande Motte, France are March, April, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
La Grande Motte, France is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long and beautiful sand beach of 500 meters. No problem to launch and land a kite.
Well known spot for waves in South of France by Southeast wind. There is a big shore break of 200 meters long.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
La Grande Motte, France is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long and beautiful sand beach of 500 meters. No problem to launch and land a kite.
Well known spot for waves in South of France by Southeast wind. There is a big shore break of 200 meters long.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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 Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Gard
#1: Hibiskite
4.9/5 (46)
#2: Club30kite
4.6/5 (59)
Additional information
A parking is available at La Grande Motte, France.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Special kite zone during summer: with SE and min 17 knots it will be opened. Special zone on the beach where you can land, launch and park your kite.
Webcams around La Grande Motte, France
Webcams around La Grande Motte, 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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More about Kitesurfing in Gard
More about Gard
Wind stats in Gard...
| 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 2 kitesurf schools and 9 kitesurf spots in Gard.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
La Grande Motte, France
