Ile de Re / Plage des Prises, France
Ile de Re / Plage des Prises, 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, WSW, W and WNW .
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 / Plage des Prises, 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, WSW, W and WNW .
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 and pass La Couarde-sur-Mer. After the town turn left and drive to the ocean.
Nearest Airports
Distance
140km from spot
25km from spot
185km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Get to Ile de Re. Then drive westwards on D735 and pass La Couarde-sur-Mer. After the town turn left and drive to the ocean.
Nearest Airports
Distance
140km from spot
25km from spot
185km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Ile de Re / Plage des Prises, 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, WSW, W and WNW .
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, WSW, W and WNW .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Ile de Re / Plage des Prises, 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. No water on low tide.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Ile de Re / Plage des Prises, 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. No water on low tide.
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 / Plage des Prises, France.
Webcams around Ile de Re / Plage des Prises, France
Webcams around Ile de Re / Plage des Prises, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in Vendee...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 49 |
| Feb | 49 |
| Mar | 42 |
| Apr | 32 |
| May | 38 |
| Jun | 31 |
| Jul | 33 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 37 |
| Nov | 46 |
| Dec | 50 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 7 kitesurf schools and 22 kitesurf spots in Vendee.
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 / Plage des Prises, France
