Saintes-Maries Wave, France
Saintes-Maries Wave, 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 E, ESE, SE and W .
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Saintes-Maries Wave, 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 E, ESE, SE and W .
There is Food available on the spot.
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 Nimes get onto D570 and it ends in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Drive to the water and turn right and take the street along the water until you pass the harbor. Here the beach starts and stretches for 1.3 km.
Nearest Airports
Distance
50km from spot
45km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Nimes get onto D570 and it ends in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Drive to the water and turn right and take the street along the water until you pass the harbor. Here the beach starts and stretches for 1.3 km.
Nearest Airports
Distance
50km from spot
45km from spot
Best Schools in Gard
#1: Hibiskite
4.9/5 (46)
#2: Club30kite
4.6/5 (59)
Riding Conditions in Saintes-Maries Wave, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In summer season you don't need a wetsuit. But you could take it with you because it could be a little colder. The water was something like 25°C the air was 35°C but it can be 20°C as well the season is from June to August. You can surf off-season as well but a wetsuit is needed. Air: summer 25-35°C, winter 5-15°C. Water: summer 20-25°C, winter 5-10°C. Sometimes there is a cold current, so a wetsuit is also in the summer recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE and W .
Best in SE, E and W.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In summer season you don't need a wetsuit. But you could take it with you because it could be a little colder. The water was something like 25°C the air was 35°C but it can be 20°C as well the season is from June to August. You can surf off-season as well but a wetsuit is needed. Air: summer 25-35°C, winter 5-15°C. Water: summer 20-25°C, winter 5-10°C. Sometimes there is a cold current, so a wetsuit is also in the summer recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE and W .
Best in SE, E and W.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Saintes-Maries Wave, France is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big, sandy beach. Lots of space.
Nice waves with SE or E winds.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Saintes-Maries Wave, France is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big, sandy beach. Lots of space.
Nice waves with SE or E winds.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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 .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Gard
#1: Hibiskite
4.9/5 (46)
#2: Club30kite
4.6/5 (59)
Additional information
A parking is available at Saintes-Maries Wave, France.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Saintes-Maries Wave, France
Webcams around Saintes-Maries Wave, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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8-1212-1717-2323-3535+ knots
- All
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- 2017
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Gard
More about Gard
Wind stats in Gard...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 29 |
Feb | 32 |
Mar | 37 |
Apr | 36 |
May | 36 |
Jun | 30 |
Jul | 34 |
Aug | 28 |
Sep | 26 |
Oct | 28 |
Nov | 33 |
Dec | 27 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 9 kitesurf spots in Gard.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Saintes-Maries Wave, France









