Plage du Cavaou, France

Plage du Cavaou, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Plage du Cavaou, France !

Plage du Cavaou, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Plage du Cavaou, France !

How to get there

From Marseille westwards to Martigues, then to Fos-sur-Mer. From here take Route des Plages and cross the little bridge and keep following it until you see the beach to the left.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Marseille (MRS)

30km from spot

Toulon-Hyères (TLN)

140km from spot

How to get there

From Marseille westwards to Martigues, then to Fos-sur-Mer. From here take Route des Plages and cross the little bridge and keep following it until you see the beach to the left.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Marseille (MRS)

30km from spot

Toulon-Hyères (TLN)

140km from spot

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#1: Mistral Kite Passion

4.8/5 (66)

#2: Massilia Kite School

4.8/5 (65)

#3: Booster Kite

5/5 (41)

Riding Conditions in Plage du Cavaou, France

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

Nice in summer, just shorts. Shorty or normal wetsuit during spring and autumn. Thicker wetsuit during winter.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .

There is Thermal wind at Plage du Cavaou, France.

This beach works in E, SE, S, W and SW. Mistral is offshore and gusty, but great for speed sessions. Further west the beach curves, making SW and NE sideshore. Summer thermal from SW with 10-15 knots.

Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.

The best moments to come to Plage du Cavaou, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .

Wind and Weather Conditions

Nice in summer, just shorts. Shorty or normal wetsuit during spring and autumn. Thicker wetsuit during winter.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .

There is Thermal wind at Plage du Cavaou, France.

This beach works in E, SE, S, W and SW. Mistral is offshore and gusty, but great for speed sessions. Further west the beach curves, making SW and NE sideshore. Summer thermal from SW with 10-15 knots.

Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.

The best moments to come to Plage du Cavaou, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Plage du Cavaou, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.

Long sandy beach with lots of space.

Flat water with Mistral. Nice waves along the beach. Lots of space. Big shallow area.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Plage du Cavaou, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.

Long sandy beach with lots of space.

Flat water with Mistral. Nice waves along the beach. Lots of space. Big shallow area.

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

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.

Best Schools in Bouches du Rhone

#1: Mistral Kite Passion

4.8/5 (66)

#2: Massilia Kite School

4.8/5 (65)

#3: Booster Kite

5/5 (41)

Additional information

A parking is available at Plage du Cavaou, France.

The spot has Toilets facilities .

Kiteboarding is forbidden, but the signs posted don't show any dates, so mostly during off season you will see some kiteboarders. But stay in safe distance to the windsurfers.

Webcams around Plage du Cavaou, France

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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Wind and Temperature over the past years

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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