Ile de Re / La Couarde, France
Ile de Re / La Couarde, 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 SW and WSW, W .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Ile de Re / La Couarde, 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 SW and WSW, W .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Get to Ile de Re. Then drive westwards on D735 to La Couarde-sur-Mer. Many access to the water. For less shells go to the east end of the town.
Nearest Airports
Distance
25km from spot
210km from spot
560km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Get to Ile de Re. Then drive westwards on D735 to La Couarde-sur-Mer. Many access to the water. For less shells go to the east end of the town.
Nearest Airports
Distance
25km from spot
210km from spot
560km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Ile de Re / La Couarde, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The weather is a little bit fresh but during summer you won't need a wetsuit. During the coldest month (from November to February), the water isn't more than 5°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and WSW, W .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The weather is a little bit fresh but during summer you won't need a wetsuit. During the coldest month (from November to February), the water isn't more than 5°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and WSW, W .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Ile de Re / La Couarde, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Small, sandy beach on high tide.
Flat to choppy water. Tidal.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Ile de Re / La Couarde, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Small, sandy beach on high tide.
Flat to choppy water. Tidal.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs and Shells .
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs and Shells .
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Additional information
A parking is available at Ile de Re / La Couarde, France.
Webcams around Ile de Re / La Couarde, France
Webcams around Ile de Re / La Couarde, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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More about Kitesurfing in Charente Maritime
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Wind stats in Charente Maritime...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 50 |
| Feb | 45 |
| Mar | 44 |
| Apr | 35 |
| May | 38 |
| Jun | 28 |
| Jul | 32 |
| Aug | 30 |
| Sep | 28 |
| Oct | 36 |
| Nov | 49 |
| Dec | 48 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 5 kitesurf schools and 31 kitesurf spots in Charente Maritime.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Ile de Re / La Couarde, France
