Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau
Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau is a kitesurfing, windsurfing spot in 33 - Gironde. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Area
- 33 - Gironde
- Country
- France
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing
- Spot type
- Flat water
- Level
- Expert
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau
Today, analysed conditions at Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau
Since the start of November, Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 5% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 5%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 71%
- 18 to 24 knots : 29%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for kitesurfing at Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau in the analyzed period is February, with 38% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was September (1% of favorable daylight hours).
Over the last 12 months, 79% of favorable hours observed at Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
Over the analyzed period, conditions for kitesurfing are clearly more favorable from January to March.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 5% | 71% | 29% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 9% | 53% | 47% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 1% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 3% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 13% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 4% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 19% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 38% | 55% | 33% | 12% |
| January 2026 | 36% | 66% | 33% | 1% |
| December 2025 | 9% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau
Today, analysed conditions at Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau
Since the start of November, Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 5% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 5%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 71%
- 18 to 24 knots : 29%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, February stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing at Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau (38% of favorable daylight hours).
At the other end, September showed the lowest rate, with 1% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
Over the analyzed period, conditions for windsurfing are clearly more favorable from January to March.
History of windsurfing conditions at Lac d'Hourtin-Lachanau
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 5% | 71% | 29% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 9% | 53% | 47% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 1% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 3% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 13% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 4% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 19% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 38% | 55% | 33% | 12% |
| January 2026 | 36% | 66% | 33% | 1% |
| December 2025 | 9% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Other nearby spots
- Lac d'Hourtin-Hourtin Port — 1 km
- FFV, Carcans-Hourtin — 3.6 km
- Hourtin Plage — 9.9 km
- Maubuisson, Lac d'Hourtin — 11.8 km
- Carcans — 12.8 km
- Lacanau Lac — 20.6 km