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Houlgate, France
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Houlgate, France
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Houlgate, France is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for
Intermediate
riders, but
Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Houlgate, France is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for
Intermediate
riders, but
Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW .
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 Caen drive northeast to Dives-sur-Mer and further to Houlgate. The spot is next to the river mouth.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Caen (CFR)
40km from spot
Rennes (RNS)
240km from spot
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
250km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Caen drive northeast to Dives-sur-Mer and further to Houlgate. The spot is next to the river mouth.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Caen (CFR)
40km from spot
Rennes (RNS)
240km from spot
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
250km from spot
Houlgate, France, next to Dives-sur-Mer, Caen, Le Havre, France
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#1: Clinique de la Planche
4.8/5 (6)
#2: Le Menhir Normandie Kite
5/5 (98)
#3: Kite-R Évolution
4.4/5 (74)
Riding Conditions in Houlgate, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Houlgate, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Wide sandy beach.
Located on a river mouth, so expect currents on outgoing tide. Flat, choppy and small waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Houlgate, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Wide sandy beach.
Located on a river mouth, so expect currents on outgoing tide. Flat, choppy and small waves.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Currents and Boats .
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Currents and Boats .
Best Schools in Normandie
#1: Clinique de la Planche
4.8/5 (6)
#2: Le Menhir Normandie Kite
5/5 (98)
#3: Kite-R Évolution
4.4/5 (74)
Additional information
A parking is available at Houlgate, France.
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7 kitesurf schools
and
40 kitesurf spots
in Normandie.
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