Port des Barques
Port des Barques is a kitesurfing, windsurfing spot in 17 - Charente-Maritime. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Area
- 17 - Charente-Maritime
- Country
- France
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing
- Spot type
- Flat water
- Level
- Intermediate
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Port des Barques
Today, analysed conditions at Port des Barques are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Port des Barques
Since the start of November, Port des Barques has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 8% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 8%
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 Port des Barques in the analyzed period is February, with 31% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, September was the least favorable month, with 4% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 83% of favorable hours observed at Port des Barques fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
A seasonal pattern appears: the most favorable months cluster between December and February.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Port des Barques
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 6% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 4% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 11% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 8% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 8% | 94% | 7% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 14% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 31% | 66% | 32% | 2% |
| January 2026 | 25% | 68% | 31% | 1% |
| December 2025 | 17% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Port des Barques
Today, analysed conditions at Port des Barques are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Port des Barques
Since the start of November, Port des Barques has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 8% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 8%
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 windsurfing at Port des Barques in the analyzed period is February, with 31% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, September showed the lowest rate, with 4% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 83% of favorable hours observed at Port des Barques fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
Over the analyzed period, conditions for windsurfing are clearly more favorable from December to February.
History of windsurfing conditions at Port des Barques
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 6% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 4% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 11% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 8% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 8% | 94% | 7% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 14% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 31% | 66% | 32% | 2% |
| January 2026 | 25% | 68% | 31% | 1% |
| December 2025 | 17% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
Other nearby spots
- Fouras - Plage Nord, Grande Plage, Plage de l'Espérance — 4.3 km
- Saint Froult — 5 km
- Oléron - Boyardville — 10.9 km
- Châtelaillon-Plage — 12.5 km
- Plage de Marennes — 14 km
- Oléron - Passe d'Avail — 15.3 km