L'Horizon, France
L'Horizon, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
L'Horizon, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
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 Bordeaux take D106 west and drive until you get to Cap Ferret. The beach is along the west coast.
Nearest Airports
Distance
65km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Bordeaux take D106 west and drive until you get to Cap Ferret. The beach is along the west coast.
Nearest Airports
Distance
65km from spot
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Riding Conditions in L'Horizon, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at L'Horizon, France.
During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to L'Horizon, France are June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at L'Horizon, France.
During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to L'Horizon, France are June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
L'Horizon, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Very long, sandy beach with lots of space. Tourists during summer. Kitesurfers should go out of their way.
Depending on the tides and wind directions this spot offers all. On low tide shallow lagoons behind sand bars with flat water. Waves can be big.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
L'Horizon, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Very long, sandy beach with lots of space. Tourists during summer. Kitesurfers should go out of their way.
Depending on the tides and wind directions this spot offers all. On low tide shallow lagoons behind sand bars with flat water. Waves can be big.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .
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Additional information
A parking is available at L'Horizon, France.
Webcams around L'Horizon, France
Webcams around L'Horizon, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Gironde
More about Gironde
Wind stats in Gironde...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 40 |
| Feb | 38 |
| Mar | 38 |
| Apr | 34 |
| May | 36 |
| Jun | 29 |
| Jul | 31 |
| Aug | 22 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 40 |
| Dec | 34 |
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Additional information
There are 7 kitesurf schools and 16 kitesurf spots in Gironde.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
L'Horizon, France
