La Pointe Espagnol, France is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
La Pointe Espagnol, France is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
How to get there
Follow roads to La Rochelle, and after Rochefort, Marenne and Royan take the beach road. You'll enter a big forest, and stop at the La Pointe Espagnol parking. Walk some minutes in the sand and climb one dune.
Follow roads to La Rochelle, and after Rochefort, Marenne and Royan take the beach road. You'll enter a big forest, and stop at the La Pointe Espagnol parking. Walk some minutes in the sand and climb one dune.
In this side of France, weather is a little bit fresh but during summer you won't need a wetsuit. During the coldest month (from November to February), water isn't more than 5°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at La Pointe Espagnol, France.
The spot is very dangerous with winds stronger than 6-7 Bft. Excellent spot for the Northwest after 4 or 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In this side of France, weather is a little bit fresh but during summer you won't need a wetsuit. During the coldest month (from November to February), water isn't more than 5°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at La Pointe Espagnol, France.
The spot is very dangerous with winds stronger than 6-7 Bft. Excellent spot for the Northwest after 4 or 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
Beach and Tide Conditions
La Pointe Espagnol, France is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
The beach is 13km long and 500m wide.
Very good waves. There are 3 bars of waves with 200m distance.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
La Pointe Espagnol, France is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
The beach is 13km long and 500m wide.
Very good waves. There are 3 bars of waves with 200m distance.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July and August
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July and August
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.