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Bandol, France

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Bandol, France is a Shallow, 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 SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Bandol, France is a Shallow, 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 SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Marseille towards Toulon on A50. Exit to Bandol and find the big bay.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Toulon-Hyères (TLN)
40km from spot
Nice (NCE)
170km from spot
Marseille (MRS)
75km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Marseille towards Toulon on A50. Exit to Bandol and find the big bay.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Toulon-Hyères (TLN)
40km from spot
Nice (NCE)
170km from spot
Marseille (MRS)
75km from spot

Bandol, France, next to Toulon, Bandol, Marseille, France

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#1: Le Spot Kitecenter
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Riding Conditions in Bandol, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In summer season you don't need a wetsuit. But you could take it with you because it could be a little colder. The water has something like 25°C, the air can be upt to 35°C but it can be 20°C as well. The summer season is from June to August. You can surf off-season as well but a wetsuit is needed. Air: summer 25-35°C, winter 5-15°C. Water: summer 20-25°C, winter 5-10°C. Sometimes there is a cold current, so a wetsuit is also in the summer recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
Works best in NW, W and SW winds. Mistral is very gusty and less strong close to shore.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In summer season you don't need a wetsuit. But you could take it with you because it could be a little colder. The water has something like 25°C, the air can be upt to 35°C but it can be 20°C as well. The summer season is from June to August. You can surf off-season as well but a wetsuit is needed. Air: summer 25-35°C, winter 5-15°C. Water: summer 20-25°C, winter 5-10°C. Sometimes there is a cold current, so a wetsuit is also in the summer recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
Works best in NW, W and SW winds. Mistral is very gusty and less strong close to shore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Bandol, France is a Shallow, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach, cliffs in the center of the bay.
Waves often bigger and more ordered than Les Lecques. Pay attention to the cliffs at the shore in the middle of the bay.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Bandol, France is a Shallow, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach, cliffs in the center of the bay.
Waves often bigger and more ordered than Les Lecques. Pay attention to the cliffs at the shore in the middle of the bay.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs .

Beach risk reported: Rocks .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs .

Beach risk reported: Rocks .
Best Schools in Var
#1: Le Spot Kitecenter
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4.8/5 (255)
#2: MF Kite
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4.9/5 (547)
#3: KiteXtrem
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4.8/5 (53)
Additional information
A parking is available at Bandol, France.
Watch out for the cliffs, at the beach and in the water.
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There are 5 kitesurf schools and 25 kitesurf spots in Var.
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