Riding Conditions in Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France
Riding 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
NW
.
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.
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
NW
.
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.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and NW
on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Sandy beach, not much space.
Salt lake. Flat to choppy water. Shoes recommended due to shells. With stronger Tramontane small, but nice wave builds up. Lots of seaweed in summer. Watch out for stones. Shoes are recommended.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Sandy beach, not much space.
Salt lake. Flat to choppy water. Shoes recommended due to shells. With stronger Tramontane small, but nice wave builds up. Lots of seaweed in summer. Watch out for stones. Shoes are recommended.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Stones and Shells
.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Stones and Shells
.
