Corsica / La Tonnara, France
Corsica / La Tonnara, France is a Chop, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Corsica / La Tonnara, France !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Corsica / La Tonnara, France is a Chop, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Corsica / La Tonnara, 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 the road N196 from Bonifacio to Sartene. Approx 5 km outside Bonifacio you will see a sign to Tonnara, approx. 1km down the main road. Stop on top of hill to get a good overview over the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
170km from spot
80km from spot
10km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take the road N196 from Bonifacio to Sartene. Approx 5 km outside Bonifacio you will see a sign to Tonnara, approx. 1km down the main road. Stop on top of hill to get a good overview over the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
170km from spot
80km from spot
10km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Corsica / La Tonnara, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
During summer 23-30°C, and water about 22°C as well. Shorty or even shorts are enough in summer. Besides summer a wetsuit is needed. Surfing all year is possible.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Corsica / La Tonnara, France.
Can be very windy, any strenght possible. Best winds from October to April. Main wind direction: West. Most of the time, it's West, Southwest and Northwest. In October to December often East. The beach curves making several directions sideshore.
Wind usually blows from E, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Corsica / La Tonnara, France are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
During summer 23-30°C, and water about 22°C as well. Shorty or even shorts are enough in summer. Besides summer a wetsuit is needed. Surfing all year is possible.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Corsica / La Tonnara, France.
Can be very windy, any strenght possible. Best winds from October to April. Main wind direction: West. Most of the time, it's West, Southwest and Northwest. In October to December often East. The beach curves making several directions sideshore.
Wind usually blows from E, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Corsica / La Tonnara, France are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Corsica / La Tonnara, France is a Chop, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small beach. Soft sand, rocks on both ends. Enough space to launch and land a kite. When going out with winds from the west walk up to the southern point of the beach before going out. There is very little space downwind before you're on the rocks! Definitely not a beginners spot. No shore break because of island that brakes the swell. Lots of people during summer.
Mediterranean Sea. Wind swell up to 3-4 meters after several days of wind. Can be choppy. With Mistral from the Northwest La Tonarra is one of the best wave spots on the southern part of Corsica.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Corsica / La Tonnara, France is a Chop, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small beach. Soft sand, rocks on both ends. Enough space to launch and land a kite. When going out with winds from the west walk up to the southern point of the beach before going out. There is very little space downwind before you're on the rocks! Definitely not a beginners spot. No shore break because of island that brakes the swell. Lots of people during summer.
Mediterranean Sea. Wind swell up to 3-4 meters after several days of wind. Can be choppy. With Mistral from the Northwest La Tonarra is one of the best wave spots on the southern part of Corsica.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
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
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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