Corsica / Balistra, France
Corsica / Balistra, France is a 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 NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Corsica / Balistra, France is a 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 NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
How to get there
From Bonifacio drive north towards Porto-Vecchio on N198. After about 5km turn right and drive on a dirt street for about 2km until you reach Balistra.
Nearest Airports
Distance
165km from spot
85km from spot
15km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Bonifacio drive north towards Porto-Vecchio on N198. After about 5km turn right and drive on a dirt street for about 2km until you reach Balistra.
Nearest Airports
Distance
165km from spot
85km from spot
15km from spot
Best Schools in Corse
#1: Corsica Kiteboarding

4.9/5 (94)
#2: Eole Figari
4.5/5 (119)
Riding Conditions in Corsica / Balistra, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
During summer 23-30°C, and water about 22°C as well. Shorty or even shorts are enough in summer. Besides summer a wetsuit is needed. Surfing all year is possible.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Nice conditions with NE winds.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
During summer 23-30°C, and water about 22°C as well. Shorty or even shorts are enough in summer. Besides summer a wetsuit is needed. Surfing all year is possible.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Nice conditions with NE winds.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Corsica / Balistra, France is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
800m long, sandy beach. Lots of space.
Beautiful clear water with a small to medium wave.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Corsica / Balistra, France is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
800m long, sandy beach. Lots of space.
Beautiful clear water with a small to medium wave.
Best Schools in Corse
#1: Corsica Kiteboarding

4.9/5 (94)
#2: Eole Figari
4.5/5 (119)
Additional information
A parking is available at Corsica / Balistra, France.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Corsica / Balistra, France
Webcams around Corsica / Balistra, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
14 knotsPort Pollo, Italy (Porto Pollo) 10:46:39 pm, GMT+2 Model: gfs27_long, updated 5 minutes ago | 4413 |
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18:05 -0.1m
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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8-1212-1717-2323-3535+ knots
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Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 58 kitesurf spots in Corse.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Corsica / Balistra, France













