Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France
Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Expert ridersShallow, Flat and Chop.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Expert ridersShallow, Flat and Chop.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Take A9 from Montepellier southwest and follow signs to Sete. In Sete drive north to Le Barrou.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
90km from spot
35km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take A9 from Montepellier southwest and follow signs to Sete. In Sete drive north to Le Barrou.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
90km from spot
35km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, 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 .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France.
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 and does not work here.
Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November .
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 .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France.
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 and does not work here.
Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small rocky and danegrous access. For experts only.
Flat to choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small rocky and danegrous access. For experts only.
Flat to choppy water.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Herault
Webcams around Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France
Webcams around Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind stats in Herault...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 29 |
| Feb | 32 |
| Mar | 37 |
| Apr | 36 |
| May | 36 |
| Jun | 30 |
| Jul | 34 |
| Aug | 28 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 28 |
| Nov | 33 |
| Dec | 27 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 8 kitesurf schools and 12 kitesurf spots in Herault.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France
