La Pointe Espagnol, France
La Pointe Espagnol, 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 NW .
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
La Pointe Espagnol, 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 NW .
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
How to get there
Follow roads to La Rochelle, and after Rochefort, Marenne and Royan take the beach road. You'll enter a big forest, and stop at the La Pointe Espagnol parking. Walk some minutes in the sand and climb one dune.
Nearest Airports
Distance
60km from spot
145km from spot
595km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Follow roads to La Rochelle, and after Rochefort, Marenne and Royan take the beach road. You'll enter a big forest, and stop at the La Pointe Espagnol parking. Walk some minutes in the sand and climb one dune.
Nearest Airports
Distance
60km from spot
145km from spot
595km from spot
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Riding Conditions in La Pointe Espagnol, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In 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), water isn't more than 5°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Frontal wind at La Pointe Espagnol, France.
The spot is very dangerous with winds stronger than 6-7 Bft. Excellent spot for the Northwest after 4 or 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In 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), water isn't more than 5°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Frontal wind at La Pointe Espagnol, France.
The spot is very dangerous with winds stronger than 6-7 Bft. Excellent spot for the Northwest after 4 or 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
Beach and Tide Conditions
La Pointe Espagnol, France is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The beach is 13km long and 500m wide.
Very good waves. There are 3 bars of waves with 200m distance.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
La Pointe Espagnol, France is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The beach is 13km long and 500m wide.
Very good waves. There are 3 bars of waves with 200m distance.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
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
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
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 La Pointe Espagnol, France.
The spot has Toilets facilities .
Rescue service just during the summer. Not a beginner's spot!
Webcams around La Pointe Espagnol, France
Webcams around La Pointe Espagnol, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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3:05 1.3m
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15:40 1.2m
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3:50 1.5m
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16:20 1.4m
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4:30 1.7m
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16:50 1.6m
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18:00 1.8m
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18:40 1.7m
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6:55 1.6m
13:25 -1.8m
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Charente Maritime
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Wind stats in Charente Maritime...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 50 |
| Feb | 45 |
| Mar | 44 |
| Apr | 35 |
| May | 38 |
| Jun | 28 |
| Jul | 32 |
| Aug | 30 |
| Sep | 28 |
| Oct | 36 |
| Nov | 49 |
| Dec | 48 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 5 kitesurf schools and 31 kitesurf spots in Charente Maritime.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
La Pointe Espagnol, France
