Nice temperatures, air and water. During winter wetsuit is needed. It is in the South of France so expect nice weather.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE
.
The dominant wind is the Tramontane, no other wind has really a chance against it. It is a wind which blows from Northwest. This wind is created by an anticyclone over the south west of France and a depression over the Mediterranean. When the Tramontane blows it normally blows very strong. Statistics say that there are 300 days a year with a wind over force four. The other wind direction is the Marin which blows from SE and the only good wind direction here.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and NW
on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice temperatures, air and water. During winter wetsuit is needed. It is in the South of France so expect nice weather.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE
.
The dominant wind is the Tramontane, no other wind has really a chance against it. It is a wind which blows from Northwest. This wind is created by an anticyclone over the south west of France and a depression over the Mediterranean. When the Tramontane blows it normally blows very strong. Statistics say that there are 300 days a year with a wind over force four. The other wind direction is the Marin which blows from SE and the only good wind direction here.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and NW
on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Valras-Plage, France is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Long sandy beach.
Small to medium waves. In front of the town center wave breakers, further south none.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Valras-Plage, France is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Long sandy beach.
Small to medium waves. In front of the town center wave breakers, further south none.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers
.
