Beauduc, France
Beauduc, France is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Beauduc, France is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the 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
The nearest airport is Marseille. But you do need a car (1-1.5 hrs) because there is no bus or similar to Beauduc. If you draw a line between Marseille and Le Grande Motte, Beauduc is exactly in the middle. If you have a detailed map you will see it. You have to drive over a sand road, they aren't even on the map! Only the place Beauduc is given. Follow signs from Paris or Marseille to Arles, then follow signs to Camargue, following to town of Salins-de-Giraud. Unless you have a big 4x4, it takes about 1hr to drive to the town because the road is so bad. Only accessible for cars not wider than 2m.
Nearest Airports
Distance
70km from spot
55km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
The nearest airport is Marseille. But you do need a car (1-1.5 hrs) because there is no bus or similar to Beauduc. If you draw a line between Marseille and Le Grande Motte, Beauduc is exactly in the middle. If you have a detailed map you will see it. You have to drive over a sand road, they aren't even on the map! Only the place Beauduc is given. Follow signs from Paris or Marseille to Arles, then follow signs to Camargue, following to town of Salins-de-Giraud. Unless you have a big 4x4, it takes about 1hr to drive to the town because the road is so bad. Only accessible for cars not wider than 2m.
Nearest Airports
Distance
70km from spot
55km from spot
Best Schools in Gard
#1: Hibiskite
4.9/5 (46)
#2: Club30kite
4.6/5 (59)
Riding Conditions in Beauduc, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice and warm during summer, can be a bit cold during winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Thermal wind at Beauduc, France.
If the mistral blows it's perfect here, you can't surf anywhere else but here. It's in a salt digging area. And everywhere it's flat. That makes the wind really good. Quite variable, but usually quite consistent, not too gusty. Best period for the wind: mid June to mid July: around 15 knots. The only offshore wind is East, for all other directions, you can find a place to ride (it's a closed, U-shaped bay). Beauduc is the place where the North wind blows the most, and 40 kts are quite normal.
Wind usually blows from N, SE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Beauduc, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice and warm during summer, can be a bit cold during winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Thermal wind at Beauduc, France.
If the mistral blows it's perfect here, you can't surf anywhere else but here. It's in a salt digging area. And everywhere it's flat. That makes the wind really good. Quite variable, but usually quite consistent, not too gusty. Best period for the wind: mid June to mid July: around 15 knots. The only offshore wind is East, for all other directions, you can find a place to ride (it's a closed, U-shaped bay). Beauduc is the place where the North wind blows the most, and 40 kts are quite normal.
Wind usually blows from N, SE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Beauduc, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Beauduc, France is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The beach is huge, really huge. It's hard sand, you can drive to the water with your car. Best is a 4x4 to drive on the beach, if you get stuck, not many people around, since it's in the middle of nowhere. Long sandy beach in a U-shaped bay, no structures or anything located along the beach, except for cars and people.
Typical Mediterranean, not too much waves. Fairly shallow, but does get over about six feet after about 100m off the beach. The Mediterranean doesn't have tides.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Beauduc, France is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The beach is huge, really huge. It's hard sand, you can drive to the water with your car. Best is a 4x4 to drive on the beach, if you get stuck, not many people around, since it's in the middle of nowhere. Long sandy beach in a U-shaped bay, no structures or anything located along the beach, except for cars and people.
Typical Mediterranean, not too much waves. Fairly shallow, but does get over about six feet after about 100m off the beach. The Mediterranean doesn't have tides.
Need to know
Beach risks reported: Bystanders,Cars .
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
Beach risks reported: Bystanders,Cars .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Gard
#1: Hibiskite
4.9/5 (46)
#2: Club30kite