St-Laurent-du-Var, France
St-Laurent-du-Var, France is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
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 St-Laurent-du-Var, France !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
St-Laurent-du-Var, France is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
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 St-Laurent-du-Var, France !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Located just west of the Nizza airport. Park directly next to the beach, or if too crowded park on the parking lot to the south of the big shopping mall.
Nearest Airports
Distance
2km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Located just west of the Nizza airport. Park directly next to the beach, or if too crowded park on the parking lot to the south of the big shopping mall.
Nearest Airports
Distance
2km from spot
Best Schools in Alpes Maritimes
#1: Airxkite
4.4/5 (29)
#2: A-kite

5/5 (5)
Riding Conditions in St-Laurent-du-Var, 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 E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at St-Laurent-du-Var, France.
NW and NE winds are very gusty and not recommended.
Wind usually blows from E, SE, SSE, S, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to St-Laurent-du-Var, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather 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 E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at St-Laurent-du-Var, France.
NW and NE winds are very gusty and not recommended.
Wind usually blows from E, SE, SSE, S, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to St-Laurent-du-Var, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
St-Laurent-du-Var, France is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Pebble beach. Boat ramp to the east.
Chop or small waves. Big wave breakers.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
St-Laurent-du-Var, France is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Pebble beach. Boat ramp to the east.
Chop or small waves. Big wave breakers.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in May, June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Wavebreakers
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Road,Cars
.
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 May, June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Wavebreakers
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Road,Cars
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Alpes Maritimes
#1: Airxkite
4.4/5 (29)
#2: A-kite

5/5 (5)
Additional information
A parking is available at St-Laurent-du-Var, France.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Not suited for kitesurf beginners. Don't kitesurf in front of the airport. During summer, launching and landing the kites in front of the Var et Mer club is forbidden. The basin is reserved for windsurfing beginners.
Webcams around St-Laurent-du-Var, France
Webcams around St-Laurent-du-Var, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Alpes Maritimes
More about Alpes Maritimes
Wind stats in Alpes Maritimes...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 45 |
Feb | 45 |
Mar | 50 |
Apr | 47 |
May | 43 |
Jun | 34 |
Jul | 38 |
Aug | 32 |
Sep | 37 |
Oct | 45 |
Nov | 45 |
Dec | 40 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 14 kitesurf spots in Alpes Maritimes.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
St-Laurent-du-Var, France

