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.
