Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France
Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
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.
Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
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 Barcarés: RD 83, towards Leucate. Exit and drive all teh way west on Avenue des Dosses.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
80km from spot
140km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Barcarés: RD 83, towards Leucate. Exit and drive all teh way west on Avenue des Dosses.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
80km from spot
140km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, 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 .
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.
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 .
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.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Sandy beach, not much space.
Salt lake. Flat to choppy water. Shoes recommended due to shells. With stronger Tramontane small, but nice wave builds up. Lots of seaweed in summer. Watch out for stones. Shoes are recommended.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Sandy beach, not much space.
Salt lake. Flat to choppy water. Shoes recommended due to shells. With stronger Tramontane small, but nice wave builds up. Lots of seaweed in summer. Watch out for stones. Shoes are recommended.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Stones and Shells .
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Stones and Shells .
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Additional information
A parking is available at Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France.
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Webcams around Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France
Webcams around Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind stats in Pyrenees Orientales...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 57 |
| Feb | 61 |
| Mar | 58 |
| Apr | 57 |
| May | 57 |
| Jun | 52 |
| Jul | 56 |
| Aug | 49 |
| Sep | 53 |
| Oct | 54 |
| Nov | 56 |
| Dec | 49 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 9 kitesurf spots in Pyrenees Orientales.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, France
