Houlgate
Houlgate is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoiling spot in 14 - Calvados. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Normandie
- Area
- 14 - Calvados
- Country
- France
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Wingfoiling
- Spot type
- Big waves
- Level
- Intermediate
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Houlgate
Today, analysed conditions at Houlgate are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Houlgate
Since the start of November, Houlgate has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 6% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 6%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for kitesurfing at Houlgate in the analyzed period is October, with 12% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was August (2% of favorable daylight hours).
The wind profile at Houlgate over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (88% of favorable hours).
In October, the operating rate was 8 points higher than in September.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Houlgate
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 6% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 12% | 59% | 29% | 12% |
| September 2026 | 4% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 2% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 3% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 6% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 3% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 2% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 7% | 79% | 21% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 10% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 2% | 67% | 33% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 2% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Houlgate
Today, analysed conditions at Houlgate are not favourable for of wing foiling.
wing foiling conditions in November at Houlgate
Since the start of November, Houlgate has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 13% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 13%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for wing foiling at Houlgate in the analyzed period is October, with 30% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, August was the least favorable month, with 4% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
In October, the operating rate was 19 points higher than in September.
History of wing foiling conditions at Houlgate
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 13% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 30% | 66% | 26% | 9% |
| September 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 4% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 13% | 95% | 5% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 6% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 12% | 80% | 21% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 24% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 5% | 77% | 23% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Houlgate
Today, analysed conditions at Houlgate are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Houlgate
Since the start of November, Houlgate has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 13% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 13%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, October stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing at Houlgate (30% of favorable daylight hours).
The least favorable month was August (4% of favorable daylight hours).
Over the last 12 months, 89% of favorable hours observed at Houlgate fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
In October, the operating rate was 19 points higher than in September.
History of windsurfing conditions at Houlgate
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 13% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 30% | 66% | 26% | 9% |
| September 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 4% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 13% | 95% | 5% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 6% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 12% | 80% | 21% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 24% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 5% | 77% | 23% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Other nearby spots
- Cabourg — 1.7 km
- Deauville — 10.6 km
- Franceville — 10.6 km
- Baie de Sallenelles — 11.8 km
- Trouville sur mer — 13.6 km
- Colleville — 14.7 km