Etang de Thau / Maldormir, France
Etang de Thau / Maldormir, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop 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.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Etang de Thau / Maldormir, France !
Etang de Thau / Maldormir, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop 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.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Etang de Thau / Maldormir, France !
How to get there
From Marseillan drive southwest to Agde and then east to Marseillan-Plage. Here take Avenue du Soleil northwest and then turn right onto Avenue de Maldormir. Drive a bit and turn left onto Chemin de Beau Rivage. Follow this road along the lake and where the street turns away from the water park and walk a bit to the launch.
Nearest Airports
Distance
55km from spot
110km from spot
20km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Marseillan drive southwest to Agde and then east to Marseillan-Plage. Here take Avenue du Soleil northwest and then turn right onto Avenue de Maldormir. Drive a bit and turn left onto Chemin de Beau Rivage. Follow this road along the lake and where the street turns away from the water park and walk a bit to the launch.
Nearest Airports
Distance
55km from spot
110km from spot
20km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Etang de Thau / Maldormir, 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 .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Etang de Thau / Maldormir, 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 Thau / Maldormir, France are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November .
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 .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Etang de Thau / Maldormir, 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 Thau / Maldormir, France are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Etang de Thau / Maldormir, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small, sandy beach. Bigger grassy area next to it. Do not walk further inland, prohibited bird area.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Etang de Thau / Maldormir, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small, sandy beach. Bigger grassy area next to it. Do not walk further inland, prohibited bird area.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas.
Need to know
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Etang de Thau / Maldormir, France.
Walk along the waterline to the launch spot, do not step on land. Signs show the prohibited area, natural reserve for birds.
Webcams around Etang de Thau / Maldormir, France
Webcams around Etang de Thau / Maldormir, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in Herault...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 29 |
| Feb | 32 |
| Mar | 37 |
| Apr | 36 |
| May | 36 |
| Jun | 30 |
| Jul | 34 |
| Aug | 28 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 28 |
| Nov | 33 |
| Dec | 27 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 8 kitesurf schools and 12 kitesurf spots in Herault.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Etang de Thau / Maldormir, France
