Ile d'Oléron - Matha
Ile d'Oléron - Matha is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing spot in 17 - Charente-Maritime. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Area
- 17 - Charente-Maritime
- Country
- France
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Surfing
- Spot type
- Small / medium waves
- Level
- Intermediate
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Ile d'Oléron - Matha
Today, Ile d'Oléron - Matha has favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 46% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 0%
- 18 to 24 knots : 40%
- 25 knots and above : 60%
kitesurfing conditions in October at Ile d'Oléron - Matha
Since the start of October, Ile d'Oléron - Matha has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 8% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 8%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 52%
- 18 to 24 knots : 35%
- 25 knots and above : 13%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, February was the most favorable for kitesurfing at Ile d'Oléron - Matha, with 23% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was April (2% of favorable daylight hours).
The wind profile at Ile d'Oléron - Matha over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (78% of favorable hours).
In July, the operating rate was 6 points lower than in June.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Ile d'Oléron - Matha
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 8% | 52% | 35% | 13% |
| September 2026 | 2% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 5% | 96% | 4% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 2% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 8% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 7% | 88% | 12% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 2% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 9% | 76% | 24% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 23% | 55% | 35% | 11% |
| January 2026 | 20% | 60% | 39% | 2% |
| December 2025 | 9% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| November 2025 | 15% | 86% | 14% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Ile d'Oléron - Matha
Today, Ile d'Oléron - Matha has favourable conditions for windsurfing during 100% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 0%
- 18 to 24 knots : 46%
- 25 knots and above : 55%
windsurfing conditions in October at Ile d'Oléron - Matha
Since the start of October, Ile d'Oléron - Matha has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 14% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 14%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 55%
- 18 to 24 knots : 32%
- 25 knots and above : 14%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, January stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing at Ile d'Oléron - Matha (43% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, April was the least favorable month, with 5% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Ile d'Oléron - Matha over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (79% of favorable hours).
July was 10 points behind June.
History of windsurfing conditions at Ile d'Oléron - Matha
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 14% | 55% | 32% | 14% |
| September 2026 | 6% | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 10% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 18% | 88% | 12% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 15% | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 17% | 79% | 22% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 43% | 51% | 35% | 14% |
| January 2026 | 43% | 67% | 32% | 1% |
| December 2025 | 19% | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| November 2025 | 29% | 86% | 14% | 0% |
Surfing
surfing conditions today at Ile d'Oléron - Matha
Today, Ile d'Oléron - Matha has favourable conditions for surfing during 100% of the analysed daylight hours.
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 0%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 0%
- 1.5 m and above : 100%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 0%
- 8 to < 10 s 0%
- 10 s and above 100%
surfing conditions in October at Ile d'Oléron - Matha
Since the start of October, Ile d'Oléron - Matha has had favourable conditions for surfing during 90% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 90%
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 17%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 48%
- 1.5 m and above : 35%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 16%
- 8 to < 10 s 58%
- 10 s and above 27%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, February was the most favorable for surfing at Ile d'Oléron - Matha, with 100% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, July was the least favorable month, with 60% of favorable daylight hours.
A seasonal pattern appears: the most favorable months cluster between February and April.
In October, during favorable hours, wave period was between 8 and 10 seconds in 58% of cases.
History of surfing conditions at Ile d'Oléron - Matha
| Month | Performance | < 0.5 m | 0.5 to < 0.8 m | 0.8 to < 1.5 m | 1.5 m and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 90% | 0% | 17% | 48% | 35% |
| September 2026 | 89% | 0% | 43% | 55% | 1% |
| August 2026 | 72% | 0% | 51% | 36% | 13% |
| July 2026 | 60% | 0% | 63% | 34% | 3% |
| June 2026 | 87% | 0% | 30% | 42% | 28% |
| May 2026 | 85% | 0% | 27% | 59% | 14% |
| April 2026 | 89% | 0% | 16% | 40% | 44% |
| March 2026 | 97% | 0% | 2% | 29% | 70% |
| February 2026 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| January 2026 | 84% | 0% | 5% | 5% | 90% |
| December 2025 | 75% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 100% |
| November 2025 | 86% | 0% | 4% | 22% | 74% |
Wave period (history)
- October 2026 < 8 s 16%8-10 s 58%>= 10 s 27%
- September 2026 < 8 s 40%8-10 s 35%>= 10 s 25%
- August 2026 < 8 s 95%8-10 s 5%>= 10 s 0%
- July 2026 < 8 s 97%8-10 s 3%>= 10 s 0%
- June 2026 < 8 s 63%8-10 s 33%>= 10 s 4%
- May 2026 < 8 s 54%8-10 s 33%>= 10 s 13%
- April 2026 < 8 s 28%8-10 s 40%>= 10 s 32%
- March 2026 < 8 s 9%8-10 s 39%>= 10 s 53%
- February 2026 < 8 s 9%8-10 s 45%>= 10 s 46%
- January 2026 < 8 s 18%8-10 s 31%>= 10 s 50%
- December 2025 < 8 s 6%8-10 s 25%>= 10 s 70%
- November 2025 < 8 s 31%8-10 s 60%>= 10 s 10%
Other nearby spots
- Ile d'Oléron - Plage de la cotinière — 1.2 km
- Oléron - La Perroche — 2 km
- Oléron - la Remigeasse — 2.7 km
- Ile d'Oléron - Plage du Treuil — 3.4 km
- Ile d'Oléron - Passe de l'Écuissière — 4.1 km
- Oléron - Passe d'Avail — 5 km