Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, France

Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, 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 N, SW and NW .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, 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 N, SW and NW .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

How to get there

From Bordeaux drive northwest on D6 and follow signs to Carcans, then towards Hourtin and follow signs to Lachanau and west to the lake.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Bordeaux (BOD)

60km from spot

How to get there

From Bordeaux drive northwest on D6 and follow signs to Carcans, then towards Hourtin and follow signs to Lachanau and west to the lake.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Bordeaux (BOD)

60km from spot

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#1: Be Kite Lacanau

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4.6/5 (20)

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Riding Conditions in Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, France

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

Warm in summer, cold in winter.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, SW and NW .

There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, 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 W, WNW and NW on the spot.

The best moments to come to Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, France are June, July, August, September and October .

Wind and Weather Conditions

Warm in summer, cold in winter.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, SW and NW .

There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, 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 W, WNW and NW on the spot.

The best moments to come to Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, France are June, July, August, September and October .

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.

Small sandy beach.

Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.

Small sandy beach.

Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas.

Best Schools in Gironde

#1: Be Kite Lacanau

4.9/5 (78)

#2: Kitesurf Club Lacanau

4.6/5 (20)

#3: Alex Kite School

4.3/5 (85)

Additional information

A parking is available at Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, France.

Webcams around Lac Hourtin / Lachanau, France

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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