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
SE and NW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Etang de La Palme, 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.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Etang de La Palme, France are
April, May, June, July, August and September
.
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
SE and NW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Etang de La Palme, 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.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Etang de La Palme, France are
April, May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Etang de La Palme, France is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small sandy beach.
Flat to choppy water. The whole lake is shallow. Windsurfers can find deeper water close to the camping "Spot des Vignes". Kitesurfers launch in the North. Shoes are recommended due to shells.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Etang de La Palme, France is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small sandy beach.
Flat to choppy water. The whole lake is shallow. Windsurfers can find deeper water close to the camping "Spot des Vignes". Kitesurfers launch in the North. Shoes are recommended due to shells.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Shells
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Shells
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
