Season normally from April to November. Wetsuit normally worn off season and in summer months shorty or even sometimes boardies and rash vest.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer, France.
The wind is well known in the area with a big history of windsurfing and kitesurfing becoming just as popular. Normal wind direction is the Tramontane (offshore). When the Tramontane is not blowing, the onshore winds kicks in. In the afternoon when the onshore is blowing it gets a thermal boost and increases in strength and turns more turns sideshore. In Tramontane bring small kites and in onshore 12+ sqm. The Languedoc-Roussillon is said to catch 250 days of wind a year. The prevailing wind in the area is the northwesterly Tramontane, blowing anything from a force 4 to a force 8. The warm, dry Tramontane winds are said to blow for three, six or nine days and sweep the skies clear of any clouds bringing lots of sunshine. Other wind directions that are often felt are the Marin (East) and the Vent d'Espagne (Southeast). These winds although not as strong as the Tramontane gives us plenty of air to go out on the sea and can even get boosted by local thermal effects.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer, France are
April, May, June, July, August, September and October
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Season normally from April to November. Wetsuit normally worn off season and in summer months shorty or even sometimes boardies and rash vest.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer, France.
The wind is well known in the area with a big history of windsurfing and kitesurfing becoming just as popular. Normal wind direction is the Tramontane (offshore). When the Tramontane is not blowing, the onshore winds kicks in. In the afternoon when the onshore is blowing it gets a thermal boost and increases in strength and turns more turns sideshore. In Tramontane bring small kites and in onshore 12+ sqm. The Languedoc-Roussillon is said to catch 250 days of wind a year. The prevailing wind in the area is the northwesterly Tramontane, blowing anything from a force 4 to a force 8. The warm, dry Tramontane winds are said to blow for three, six or nine days and sweep the skies clear of any clouds bringing lots of sunshine. Other wind directions that are often felt are the Marin (East) and the Vent d'Espagne (Southeast). These winds although not as strong as the Tramontane gives us plenty of air to go out on the sea and can even get boosted by local thermal effects.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer, France are
April, May, June, July, August, September and October
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer, France is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
300m long, wide sandy beach with soft sand. Private kite only zone so no public is getting in the way.
Flat water with normal wind direction (Tramontane, offshore). When the Tramontane is not blowing onshore wind kicks in with some waves. You can also ride on the little lake just next to the beach.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer, France is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
300m long, wide sandy beach with soft sand. Private kite only zone so no public is getting in the way.
Flat water with normal wind direction (Tramontane, offshore). When the Tramontane is not blowing onshore wind kicks in with some waves. You can also ride on the little lake just next to the beach.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July and August
.
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
June, July and August
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
