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Carteau, France

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Carteau, France is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, SE and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Carteau, France is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, SE and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
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 Nimes take N568, then N268 to Port-Saint-Louis du Rhone. Here drive southeast towards Plage Napoleon, and once you crossed the little bridge in the harbor, keep on going straight onto Avenue de la 1ere DFL. After a curve to the right, turn left onto Route de Carteau. Drive to its end and see the big meadow to the right. Park anywhere close to the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Marseille (MRS)
40km from spot
Toulon-Hyères (TLN)
145km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Nimes take N568, then N268 to Port-Saint-Louis du Rhone. Here drive southeast towards Plage Napoleon, and once you crossed the little bridge in the harbor, keep on going straight onto Avenue de la 1ere DFL. After a curve to the right, turn left onto Route de Carteau. Drive to its end and see the big meadow to the right. Park anywhere close to the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Marseille (MRS)
40km from spot
Toulon-Hyères (TLN)
145km from spot

Carteau, France, next to Port-Saint-Louis du Rhone, Marseille, France

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Riding Conditions in Carteau, 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 N, SE and SW .
There is Thermal wind at Carteau, France.
Works in almost directions. Great with Mistral, but gusty.
Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Carteau, 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 N, SE and SW .
There is Thermal wind at Carteau, France.
Works in almost directions. Great with Mistral, but gusty.
Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Carteau, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Carteau, France is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Big, hard sand area. Big grassy rigging area. Lots of space.
Big shallow and flat water area. In Mistral flattest water behind the harbor mole. With swell a nice, small wave in the middle of the bay, called "Josette", but very rare.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Carteau, France is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Big, hard sand area. Big grassy rigging area. Lots of space.
Big shallow and flat water area. In Mistral flattest water behind the harbor mole. With swell a nice, small wave in the middle of the bay, called "Josette", but very rare.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .

Beach risk reported: Fence .
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .

Beach risk reported: Fence .
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5/5 (41)
Additional information
A parking is available at Carteau, France.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
Perfect beach for beginners. Do not kitesurf in the channel.
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