Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoiling spot in 85 - Vendée. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Area
- 85 - Vendée
- Country
- France
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Wingfoiling
- Spot type
- Big waves
- Level
- Intermediate
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Today, analysed conditions at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Since the start of November, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing 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 kitesurfing at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, with 43% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, April was the least favorable month, with 8% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
A seasonal pattern appears: the most favorable months cluster between January and March.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 19% | 55% | 27% | 18% |
| September 2026 | 10% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 11% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 9% | 89% | 11% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 21% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 10% | 65% | 35% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 8% | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 20% | 76% | 24% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 43% | 46% | 34% | 20% |
| January 2026 | 26% | 45% | 37% | 18% |
| December 2025 | 10% | 38% | 52% | 10% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Today, analysed conditions at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie are not favourable for of wing foiling.
wing foiling conditions in November at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Since the start of November, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, with 53% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, April was the least favorable month, with 12% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
October exceeded September by 13 points of operating rate.
History of wing foiling conditions at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 28% | 50% | 31% | 20% |
| September 2026 | 15% | 77% | 22% | 2% |
| August 2026 | 17% | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 14% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 25% | 55% | 45% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 15% | 66% | 34% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 12% | 94% | 6% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 22% | 74% | 26% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 53% | 46% | 32% | 22% |
| January 2026 | 34% | 42% | 42% | 16% |
| December 2025 | 15% | 56% | 37% | 7% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Today, analysed conditions at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Since the start of November, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie in the analyzed period is February, with 56% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, April was the least favorable month, with 12% 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 14 points higher than in September.
History of windsurfing conditions at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 29% | 52% | 29% | 19% |
| September 2026 | 15% | 77% | 22% | 2% |
| August 2026 | 18% | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 14% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 25% | 55% | 45% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 15% | 68% | 32% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 12% | 94% | 6% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 22% | 74% | 26% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 56% | 48% | 31% | 21% |
| January 2026 | 34% | 42% | 42% | 16% |
| December 2025 | 17% | 52% | 41% | 7% |
Other nearby spots
- Brétignolles-sur-Mer — 12.1 km
- Saint Jean de Monts — 15.2 km
- La Davière — 17.4 km
- FFV, Les Sables-d'Olonne, base de vitesse — 21 km
- Notre Dame de Monts — 21.7 km
- Les Sables d'Olonne — 25.1 km