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Kitesurfing in France
10 destinations · 2 regions with curated spots, schools, and shops. France has 11 kite spots, 5 schools and 2 shops in this directory.
When to kitesurf in France
Across the 11 kite spots we track in France, the most reliable months are Nov–Jan, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
Based on Open-Meteo climatology for each spot. How we calculate this
Windiest spots in France
Kitesurfing in France: FAQ
- When is the best time to kitesurf in France?
- Across the 11 kite spots we track in France, the most reliable months are Nov–Jan, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
- What are the windiest kite spots in France?
- Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Île de ré (Nov – Jan, up to 81% windy days); Hyeres (Nov – Mar, up to 80% windy days); Gruissan (Around Jan, up to 56% windy days); Leucate (Around Jan, up to 56% windy days); Perpignan (Around Jan, up to 43% windy days).
- How warm is the water for kitesurfing in France?
- During each spot's wind season the sea is typically 2–17 °C. Bring a wetsuit for the cooler spots.
- Is there flat water or waves for kitesurfing in France?
- Flat-water spots: Brittany, Île de ré, Leucate, Normandie, Perpignan. Wave spots: Brittany, Hyeres, Île de ré, Normandie, Pas de Calais, Perpignan.
- Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in France?
- We list 5 kite schools in France, including Kite Family, Kitesurfing School Fildair, Kitesurfing School, Wakeboard, Paddle Ventileau., Monki Kitesurf School, plus 2 kite shops.