Balistra
Balistra is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoiling spot in 06 - Alpes-Maritimes. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Area
- 06 - Alpes-Maritimes
- Country
- France
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Wingfoiling
- Spot type
- Flat water
- Level
- Expert
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Balistra
Today, Balistra has favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 10% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
kitesurfing conditions in November at Balistra
Since the start of November, Balistra has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 17% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 17%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 86%
- 18 to 24 knots : 14%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for kitesurfing at Balistra in the analyzed period is February, with 45% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was April (12% of favorable daylight hours).
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
Compared with September, October gained 9 points of operating rate.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Balistra
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 17% | 86% | 14% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 25% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 16% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 23% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 17% | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 18% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 30% | 61% | 39% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 12% | 96% | 4% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 19% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 45% | 53% | 27% | 21% |
| January 2026 | 34% | 50% | 46% | 5% |
| December 2025 | 20% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Balistra
Today, Balistra has favourable conditions for wing foiling during 10% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
wing foiling conditions in November at Balistra
Since the start of November, Balistra has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 17% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 17%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 86%
- 18 to 24 knots : 14%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, February was the most favorable for wing foiling at Balistra, with 45% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, April was the least favorable month, with 12% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Balistra over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (78% of favorable hours).
In October, the operating rate was 9 points higher than in September.
History of wing foiling conditions at Balistra
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 17% | 86% | 14% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 25% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 16% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 23% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 17% | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 18% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 30% | 61% | 39% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 12% | 96% | 4% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 19% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 45% | 53% | 27% | 21% |
| January 2026 | 34% | 50% | 46% | 5% |
| December 2025 | 20% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Balistra
Today, Balistra has favourable conditions for windsurfing during 10% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
windsurfing conditions in November at Balistra
Since the start of November, Balistra has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 17% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 17%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 86%
- 18 to 24 knots : 14%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, February was the most favorable for windsurfing at Balistra, with 45% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, April was the least favorable month, with 12% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 78% of favorable hours observed at Balistra fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
In October, the operating rate was 9 points higher than in September.
History of windsurfing conditions at Balistra
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 17% | 86% | 14% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 25% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 16% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 23% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 17% | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 18% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 30% | 61% | 39% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 12% | 96% | 4% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 19% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 45% | 53% | 27% | 21% |
| January 2026 | 34% | 50% | 46% | 5% |
| December 2025 | 20% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Other nearby spots
- Santa Manza — 3 km
- Piantarella — 6.7 km
- Corsica - Piantarella (Bonifacio) — 6.9 km
- Ventilegne — 8.4 km
- Santa Giulia — 11.3 km
- Palombaggia — 16 km