Arene Cros, France

Arene Cros, France is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E 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.

Arene Cros, France is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E 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 Marseille towards Toulon on A50. Exit to Les Lecques, then right on D559 towards La Ciotat. Exit D559 to the left onto Corniche Arene Cros.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Marseille (MRS)

60km from spot

Toulon-Hyères (TLN)

55km from spot

How to get there

From Marseille towards Toulon on A50. Exit to Les Lecques, then right on D559 towards La Ciotat. Exit D559 to the left onto Corniche Arene Cros.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Marseille (MRS)

60km from spot

Toulon-Hyères (TLN)

55km from spot

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#1: Mistral Kite Passion

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4.8/5 (65)

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5/5 (41)

Riding Conditions in Arene Cros, France

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

In summer season you don't need a wetsuit. But you could take it with you because it could be a little colder. The water has something like 25°C, the air can be upt to 35°C but it can be 20°C as well. The summer season is from June to August. You can surf off-season as well but a wetsuit is needed. Air: summer 25-35°C, winter 5-15°C. Water: summer 20-25°C, winter 5-10°C. Sometimes there is a cold current, so a wetsuit is also in the summer recommended.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and SW .

There is Thermal wind at Arene Cros, France.

Works best in E and SW thermal wind.

Wind and Weather Conditions

In summer season you don't need a wetsuit. But you could take it with you because it could be a little colder. The water has something like 25°C, the air can be upt to 35°C but it can be 20°C as well. The summer season is from June to August. You can surf off-season as well but a wetsuit is needed. Air: summer 25-35°C, winter 5-15°C. Water: summer 20-25°C, winter 5-10°C. Sometimes there is a cold current, so a wetsuit is also in the summer recommended.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and SW .

There is Thermal wind at Arene Cros, France.

Works best in E and SW thermal wind.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Arene Cros, France is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.

Small, sandy beach. About 3m wide. Launch from the water.

Flat to choppy water. Medium waves with SW winds.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Arene Cros, France is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.

Small, sandy beach. About 3m wide. Launch from the water.

Flat to choppy water. Medium waves with SW winds.

Need to know

Beach risk reported: Road .

Need to know

Beach risk reported: Road .

Best Schools in Bouches du Rhone

#1: Mistral Kite Passion

4.8/5 (66)

#2: Massilia Kite School

4.8/5 (65)

#3: Booster Kite

5/5 (41)

Additional information

Very small launch, road just behind it, not for beginners.

Webcams around Arene Cros, France

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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Wind stats in Bouches du Rhone...

Month	% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Jan	62
Feb	58
Mar	55
Apr	58
May	58
Jun	46
Jul	48
Aug	39
Sep	45
Oct	51
Nov	57
Dec	54