Pornichet
Pornichet is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, wingfoiling spot in 44 - Loire-Atlantique. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Area
- 44 - Loire-Atlantique
- Country
- France
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Wingfoiling
- Spot type
- Small / medium waves
- Level
- Expert
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Pornichet
Today, analysed conditions at Pornichet are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Pornichet
Since the start of November, Pornichet has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 0% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, February stands out as the most favorable for kitesurfing at Pornichet (38% of favorable daylight hours).
At the other end, July showed the lowest rate, with 4% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Pornichet over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (80% of favorable hours).
In October, the operating rate was 15 points higher than in September.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Pornichet
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 21% | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| September 2026 | 6% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 9% | 95% | 5% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 4% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 19% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 10% | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 10% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 14% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 38% | 61% | 37% | 2% |
| January 2026 | 29% | 72% | 27% | 1% |
| December 2025 | 18% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Pornichet
Today, analysed conditions at Pornichet are not favourable for of wing foiling.
wing foiling conditions in November at Pornichet
Since the start of November, Pornichet has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 0% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, February was the most favorable for wing foiling at Pornichet, with 38% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, July showed the lowest rate, with 4% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Pornichet over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (80% of favorable hours).
Compared with September, October gained 15 points of operating rate.
History of wing foiling conditions at Pornichet
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 21% | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| September 2026 | 6% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 9% | 95% | 5% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 4% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 19% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 10% | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 10% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 14% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 38% | 61% | 37% | 2% |
| January 2026 | 29% | 72% | 27% | 1% |
| December 2025 | 18% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Pornichet
Today, analysed conditions at Pornichet are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Pornichet
Since the start of November, Pornichet has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 0% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for windsurfing at Pornichet in the analyzed period is February, with 38% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, July showed the lowest rate, with 4% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Pornichet over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (80% of favorable hours).
Compared with September, October gained 15 points of operating rate.
History of windsurfing conditions at Pornichet
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 21% | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| September 2026 | 6% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 9% | 95% | 5% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 4% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 19% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 10% | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 10% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 14% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 38% | 61% | 37% | 2% |
| January 2026 | 29% | 72% | 27% | 1% |
| December 2025 | 18% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
Surfing
surfing conditions today at Pornichet
Today, analysed conditions at Pornichet are not favourable for of surfing.
surfing conditions in November at Pornichet
Since the start of November, Pornichet has had favourable conditions for surfing during 21% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 21%
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 42%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 29%
- 1.5 m and above : 29%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 19%
- 8 to < 10 s 42%
- 10 s and above 39%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for surfing at Pornichet in the analyzed period is October, with 75% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, July was the least favorable month, with 12% of favorable daylight hours.
Over complete months, under 8 seconds periods were the most frequent during favorable hours (56%).
October exceeded September by 29 points of operating rate.
History of surfing conditions at Pornichet
| Month | Performance | < 0.5 m | 0.5 to < 0.8 m | 0.8 to < 1.5 m | 1.5 m and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 21% | 0% | 42% | 29% | 29% |
| October 2026 | 75% | 0% | 32% | 43% | 25% |
| September 2026 | 46% | 0% | 79% | 21% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 14% | 0% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 12% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 45% | 0% | 58% | 38% | 5% |
| May 2026 | 28% | 0% | 68% | 32% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 45% | 0% | 63% | 37% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 65% | 0% | 58% | 41% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 58% | 0% | 7% | 66% | 27% |
| January 2026 | 44% | 0% | 15% | 53% | 32% |
| December 2025 | 43% | 0% | 11% | 82% | 8% |
Wave period (history)
- November 2026 < 8 s 19%8-10 s 42%>= 10 s 39%
- October 2026 < 8 s 37%8-10 s 32%>= 10 s 31%
- September 2026 < 8 s 58%8-10 s 20%>= 10 s 22%
- August 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- July 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- June 2026 < 8 s 92%8-10 s 8%>= 10 s 0%
- May 2026 < 8 s 81%8-10 s 19%>= 10 s 0%
- April 2026 < 8 s 55%8-10 s 28%>= 10 s 17%
- March 2026 < 8 s 57%8-10 s 36%>= 10 s 8%
- February 2026 < 8 s 33%8-10 s 52%>= 10 s 16%
- January 2026 < 8 s 22%8-10 s 29%>= 10 s 48%
- December 2025 < 8 s 19%8-10 s 41%>= 10 s 40%
Other nearby spots
- La Baule - Casino — 3.6 km
- FFV - Baie de la Baule, base de vitesse — 3.7 km
- Pornichet, Sainte Marguerite — 4.8 km
- La Govelle — 7.4 km
- Plage Valentin — 10.6 km
- Le Pointeau — 14.1 km