Le Gurp, France

Le Gurp, France is a Chop, 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 SW and NW .

The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.

Le Gurp, France is a Chop, 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 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 drive all the way north on N215. Le Gurp is located between Soulac-sur-Mer and Montalivet-les-Bains. Big parking lot in front of the beach.

Nearest Airports

Distance

La Rochelle (LRH)

110km from spot

Bordeaux (BOD)

100km from spot

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

630km from spot

How to get there

From Bordeaux drive all the way north on N215. Le Gurp is located between Soulac-sur-Mer and Montalivet-les-Bains. Big parking lot in front of the beach.

Nearest Airports

Distance

La Rochelle (LRH)

110km from spot

Bordeaux (BOD)

100km from spot

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

630km from spot

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Best Schools in Charente Maritime

#1: Chatel Kite School

5/5 (51)

#2: Accrokite

4.9/5 (119)

#3: Ile de Ré Kitesurf

4.5/5 (64)

Riding Conditions in Le Gurp, 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 Le Gurp, 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 Le Gurp, 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 SW and NW .

There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Le Gurp, 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 Le Gurp, France are June, July, August, September and October .

Beach and Tide Conditions

Le Gurp, France is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

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

Long sandy beach which is in front of a big camping ground. More space further north or south during summer.

Chop and small to medium waves. Watch out for few old bunkers in the water.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Le Gurp, France is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

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

Long sandy beach which is in front of a big camping ground. More space further north or south during summer.

Chop and small to medium waves. Watch out for few old bunkers in the water.

Need to know

Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .

When you are on water, be careful of Rocks .

Beach risk reported: Bystanders .

Need to know

Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .

When you are on water, be careful of Rocks .

Beach risk reported: Bystanders .

Best Schools in Charente Maritime

#1: Chatel Kite School

5/5 (51)

#2: Accrokite

4.9/5 (119)

#3: Ile de Ré Kitesurf

4.5/5 (64)

Additional information

A parking is available at Le Gurp, France.

Webcams around Le Gurp, 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 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

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Le Gurp, France

Le Gurp, France is a Chop, 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 SW and NW .

The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.

Le Gurp, France is a Chop, 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 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 drive all the way north on N215. Le Gurp is located between Soulac-sur-Mer and Montalivet-les-Bains. Big parking lot in front of the beach.

Nearest Airports

Distance

La Rochelle (LRH)

110km from spot

Bordeaux (BOD)

100km from spot

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

630km from spot

How to get there

How to get there

From Bordeaux drive all the way north on N215. Le Gurp is located between Soulac-sur-Mer and Montalivet-les-Bains. Big parking lot in front of the beach.

Nearest Airports

Distance

La Rochelle (LRH)

110km from spot

Bordeaux (BOD)

100km from spot

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

630km from spot

Discover also...

Wind Voyager - Mediterranean

in Ibiza

Olsen Adventures

in Keys

TheKiteMag Clinics

in Fortaleza / Cumbuco

Best Schools in Charente Maritime

#1: Chatel Kite School

5/5 (51)

#2: Accrokite

4.9/5 (119)

#3: Ile de Ré Kitesurf

4.5/5 (64)

Riding Conditions in Le Gurp, 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 Le Gurp, France.

Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.

The best moments to come to Le Gurp, 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 Le Gurp, France.

Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.

The best moments to come to Le Gurp, France are June, July, August, September and October .

Beach and Tide Conditions

Le Gurp, France is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

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

Long sandy beach which is in front of a big camping ground. More space further north or south during summer.

Chop and small to medium waves. Watch out for few old bunkers in the water.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Beach and Tide Conditions

Le Gurp, France is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

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

Long sandy beach which is in front of a big camping ground. More space further north or south during summer.

Chop and small to medium waves. Watch out for few old bunkers in the water.

Need to know

Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .

When you are on water, be careful of Rocks .Beach risk reported: Bystanders .

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 Rocks .

Beach risk reported: Bystanders .

When you are on water, be careful of Rocks .

Beach risk reported: Bystanders .