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Kitesurfing, wing foiling, windsurfing and surfing in France : spots and statistics

Explore the 723 kitesurfing, wing foiling, windsurfing and surfing spots listed in France, with operating statistics and current tops.

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Kitesurfing in France

Kitesurfing in France: conditions and statistics

TheSpot2Be lists 500 kitesurfing spots in France, of which 499 currently have statistics.

Conditions today

Among the 499 spots with data today, 113 have at least one favourable hour.

Across all analysed daylight hours, the aggregated operating rate for kitesurfing in France is 14%.

Among favourable hours:

  • 12 to 17 knots : 60%
  • 18 to 24 knots : 36%
  • 25 knots and above : 4%

Most favourable spots today

  1. Beauduc — 100 %
  2. Beauvallon — 100 %
  3. Carnon - Destroy beach — 100 %
  4. Carnon - Les Roquilles — 100 %
  5. Carnon - Plage du Petit Travers — 100 %
  6. FFV, Baie de Camargue — 100 %
  7. FFV, Cannes — 100 %
  8. L'Anse Carteau — 100 %
  9. La Ganguise — 100 %
  10. La Grande Motte — 100 %

Best-performing kitesurfing spots in November

Since the start of November, the aggregated operating rate of analysed spots is 10% (499 spots with data).

Ranking based on data available since 1 November 2026.

Distribution of favourable hours:

  • 12 to 17 knots : 75%
  • 18 to 24 knots : 21%
  • 25 knots and above : 4%
  1. Le Jaï — 64 %
  2. Beauduc — 56 %
  3. Belle île - Les grands sables — 51 %
  4. L'Anse Carteau — 48 %
  5. Ile d'Yeu - Conche — 46 %
  6. Piemanson — 44 %
  7. Plage Napoleon — 44 %
  8. FFV, Audierne Cap Sizun — 43 %
  9. Ile de Ré - Banc des bucherons — 40 %
  10. Dranguet — 40 %

What the statistics show

Among complete months available, February stands out as the most favorable for kitesurfing in France (24% of favorable daylight hours).

Conversely, July was the least favorable month (8%), 16 points below the best month.

Since the start of November, the top-performing kitesurfing spots in France are Le Jaï, Beauduc and Belle île - Les grands sables.

Over the last 12 months, 73% of favorable hours for kitesurfing in France fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.

History of kitesurfing conditions in France

MonthSpots analysedPerformanceDominant range
November 202649910%12 to 17 knots
October 202649917%12 to 17 knots
September 202649910%12 to 17 knots
August 20264998%12 to 17 knots
July 20264998%12 to 17 knots
June 202649911%12 to 17 knots
May 202649910%12 to 17 knots
April 202649910%12 to 17 knots
March 202649915%12 to 17 knots
February 202649924%12 to 17 knots
January 202649921%12 to 17 knots
December 202549915%12 to 17 knots
Wing foiling in France

Wing foiling in France: conditions and statistics

TheSpot2Be lists 593 wing foiling spots in France, of which 590 currently have statistics.

Conditions today

Among the 590 spots with data today, 139 have at least one favourable hour.

Across all analysed daylight hours, the aggregated operating rate for wing foiling in France is 15%.

Among favourable hours:

  • 12 to 17 knots : 59%
  • 18 to 24 knots : 36%
  • 25 knots and above : 5%

Most favourable spots today

  1. Beauduc — 100 %
  2. Beauvallon — 100 %
  3. Cap d'Agde. Richelieu — 100 %
  4. Carnon - Destroy beach — 100 %
  5. Carnon - Les Roquilles — 100 %
  6. Carnon - Plage du Petit Travers — 100 %
  7. Carro — 100 %
  8. Chasse sur Rhone — 100 %
  9. Etang du Ponant — 100 %
  10. FFV, Baie de Camargue — 100 %

Best-performing wing foiling spots in November

Since the start of November, the aggregated operating rate of analysed spots is 10% (590 spots with data).

Ranking based on data available since 1 November 2026.

Distribution of favourable hours:

  • 12 to 17 knots : 75%
  • 18 to 24 knots : 20%
  • 25 knots and above : 5%
  1. Le Jaï — 64 %
  2. Beauduc — 56 %
  3. Carro — 55 %
  4. Belle île - Les grands sables — 51 %
  5. L'Anse Carteau — 48 %
  6. Ile d'Yeu - Conche — 46 %
  7. Fos sur Mer — 44 %
  8. Piemanson — 44 %
  9. Plage Napoleon — 44 %
  10. Sausset — 44 %

What the statistics show

Over the last 12 complete months, February was the most favorable for wing foiling in France, with 23% of favorable daylight hours.

July shows the lowest rate (8%), with a gap of 15 points versus the period peak.

Since the start of November, the top-performing wing foiling spots in France are Le Jaï, Beauduc and Carro.

Winds of 12 to 17 knots account for 73% of favorable hours observed in France over the period.

History of wing foiling conditions in France

MonthSpots analysedPerformanceDominant range
November 202659010%12 to 17 knots
October 202659017%12 to 17 knots
September 202659010%12 to 17 knots
August 20265908%12 to 17 knots
July 20265908%12 to 17 knots
June 202659011%12 to 17 knots
May 202659010%12 to 17 knots
April 202659010%12 to 17 knots
March 202659016%12 to 17 knots
February 202659023%12 to 17 knots
January 202659020%12 to 17 knots
December 202559015%12 to 17 knots
Windsurfing in France

Windsurfing in France: conditions and statistics

TheSpot2Be lists 677 windsurfing spots in France, of which 671 currently have statistics.

Conditions today

Among the 671 spots with data today, 156 have at least one favourable hour.

Across all analysed daylight hours, the aggregated operating rate for windsurfing in France is 15%.

Among favourable hours:

  • 12 to 17 knots : 64%
  • 18 to 24 knots : 32%
  • 25 knots and above : 5%

Most favourable spots today

  1. Beauduc — 100 %
  2. Beauvallon — 100 %
  3. Cap d'Agde. Richelieu — 100 %
  4. Carnon - Destroy beach — 100 %
  5. Carnon - Les Roquilles — 100 %
  6. Carnon - Plage du Petit Travers — 100 %
  7. Carro — 100 %
  8. Chasse sur Rhone — 100 %
  9. Etang du Ponant — 100 %
  10. FFV, Baie de Camargue — 100 %

Best-performing windsurfing spots in November

Since the start of November, the aggregated operating rate of analysed spots is 10% (671 spots with data).

Ranking based on data available since 1 November 2026.

Distribution of favourable hours:

  • 12 to 17 knots : 75%
  • 18 to 24 knots : 20%
  • 25 knots and above : 5%
  1. Le Jaï — 64 %
  2. Beauduc — 56 %
  3. Carro — 55 %
  4. Belle île - Les grands sables — 51 %
  5. Ile d'Yeu - Conche — 46 %
  6. Fos sur Mer — 44 %
  7. Piemanson — 44 %
  8. Plage Napoleon — 44 %
  9. Sausset — 44 %
  10. FFV, Audierne Cap Sizun — 43 %

What the statistics show

Among complete months available, February stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing in France (23% of favorable daylight hours).

The low point is in July (8%), 15 points under the most favorable month.

In November, Le Jaï, Beauduc and Carro occupy the top places in the windsurfing ranking in France.

Over the last 12 months, 73% of favorable hours for windsurfing in France fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.

History of windsurfing conditions in France

MonthSpots analysedPerformanceDominant range
November 202667110%12 to 17 knots
October 202667117%12 to 17 knots
September 202667110%12 to 17 knots
August 20266718%12 to 17 knots
July 20266718%12 to 17 knots
June 202667111%12 to 17 knots
May 20266719%12 to 17 knots
April 202667110%12 to 17 knots
March 202667115%12 to 17 knots
February 202667123%12 to 17 knots
January 202667120%12 to 17 knots
December 202567115%12 to 17 knots
Surfing in France

Surfing in France: conditions and statistics

TheSpot2Be lists 144 surfing spots in France, of which 144 currently have statistics.

Conditions today

Among the 144 spots with data today, 35 have at least one favourable hour.

Across all analysed daylight hours, the aggregated operating rate for surfing in France is 14%.

Wave height distribution during favourable hours:

  • < 0.5 m : 0%
  • 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 47%
  • 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 35%
  • 1.5 m and above : 18%

Wave period during favourable hours:

  • < 8 s 67%
  • 8 to < 10 s 33%
  • 10 s and above 0%

Most favourable spots today

  1. La centrale - Biscarrosse Océan — 100 %
  2. La Salie — 100 %
  3. Le Sud - Biscarrosse Océan — 100 %
  4. Plage le vivier - Biscarrosse Océan — 100 %
  5. Le Dossen — 100 %
  6. Capbreton — 90 %
  7. La Sud, Hossegor — 90 %
  8. Ile Tudy — 89 %
  9. L'Aber — 78 %
  10. Le Petit Minou — 78 %

Best-performing surfing spots in November

Since the start of November, the aggregated operating rate of analysed spots is 29% (144 spots with data).

Ranking based on data available since 1 November 2026.

Wave height distribution during favourable hours:

  • < 0.5 m : 0%
  • 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 39%
  • 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 41%
  • 1.5 m and above : 20%

Wave period during favourable hours:

  • < 8 s 25%
  • 8 to < 10 s 28%
  • 10 s and above 47%
  1. Mimizan - Plage — 90 %
  2. La Salie — 88 %
  3. La centrale - Biscarrosse Océan — 87 %
  4. Le Sud - Biscarrosse Océan — 87 %
  5. Plage le vivier - Biscarrosse Océan — 87 %
  6. Seignosse - plage des bourdaines — 85 %
  7. Capbreton — 84 %
  8. La Sud, Hossegor — 84 %
  9. Lacanau Océan — 83 %
  10. Saint Tugen — 75 %

What the statistics show

Among complete months available, March stands out as the most favorable for surfing in France (55% of favorable daylight hours).

The low point is in July (31%), 24 points under the most favorable month.

Since the start of November, the top-performing surfing spots in France are Mimizan - Plage, La Salie and La centrale - Biscarrosse Océan.

History of surfing conditions in France

MonthSpots analysedPerformanceDominant wave heightDominant period
November 202614429%——
October 202614455%——
September 202614151%0,8 à 1,5 m—
August 202614138%0,5 à 0,8 m< 8 s
July 202614131%0,5 à 0,8 m< 8 s
June 202614147%—< 8 s
May 202614147%0,8 à 1,5 m< 8 s
April 202614147%——
March 202614155%1,5 m et plus—
February 202614153%1,5 m et plus—
January 202614148%1,5 m et plus—
December 202514144%1,5 m et plus>= 10 s

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