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Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France

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Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
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 Bordeaux drive southwest on A63, A660 and N250 to Arcachon. From here drive southwest towards Pyla sur Mer and get onto Allee des Arbousiers and take it to the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Bordeaux (BOD)
55km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Bordeaux drive southwest on A63, A660 and N250 to Arcachon. From here drive southwest towards Pyla sur Mer and get onto Allee des Arbousiers and take it to the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Bordeaux (BOD)
55km from spot

Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France, next to Arcachon, Bordeaux, France

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Riding Conditions in Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France.
During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest. Never kite with East wind on this spot or you may not come back!
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France are June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France.
During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest. Never kite with East wind on this spot or you may not come back!
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France are June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
Sandy beach. Many tourists during summer.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. During summer many boats anchored in front of the beach. Flat water at low tide (2 hours before and after low tide). Very choppy at up tide and strong currents. Very clear water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
Sandy beach. Many tourists during summer.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. During summer many boats anchored in front of the beach. Flat water at low tide (2 hours before and after low tide). Very choppy at up tide and strong currents. Very clear water.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents and Boats .
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 Currents and Boats .
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Additional information
A parking is available at Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France.
Take care forbidden during summer before 7 pm.
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