Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, W, WNW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, W, WNW 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 Challans drive south to Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and get to the beach south of the harbor.
Nearest Airports
Distance
75km from spot
105km from spot
225km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Challans drive south to Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and get to the beach south of the harbor.
Nearest Airports
Distance
75km from spot
105km from spot
225km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, W, WNW and NW .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, W, WNW and NW .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long sandy beach.
Depending on wind strength and direction the waves can get pretty big.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long sandy beach.
Depending on wind strength and direction the waves can get pretty big.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .
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Additional information
A parking is available at Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France.
Webcams around Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
Webcams around Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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15:55 1.5m
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4:00 1.7m
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16:20 1.6m
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4:25 1.7m
10:20 -2.1m
16:35 1.7m
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4:45 1.8m
10:50 -2.1m
16:55 1.7m
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5:05 1.7m
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5:35 1.7m
11:55 -1.9m
17:45 1.7m
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18:15 1.6m
0:45 -1.7m
6:30 1.4m
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19:25 1.2m
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7:50 0.9m
14:20 -1.0m
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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
Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
