Etang de La Palme, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level. Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and NW . Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Perpignan drive north on N9 or E15. Follow signs to La Palme. Here drive southeast to the lake.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice temperatures, air and water. During winter wetsuit is needed. It is in the South of France so expect nice weather. Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and NW . There is Thermal wind at Etang de La Palme, France. The dominant wind is the Tramontane, no other wind has really a chance against it. It is a wind which blows from Northwest. This wind is created by an anticyclone over the south west of France and a depression over the Mediterranean. When the Tramontane blows it normally blows very strong. Statistics say that there are 300 days a year with a wind over force four. The other wind direction is the Marin which blows from SE. Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot. The best moments to come to Etang de La Palme, France are April, May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. Etang de La Palme, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size. Small sandy beach. Flat to choppy water. The whole lake is shallow. Windsurfers can find deeper water close to the camping "Spot des Vignes". Kitesurfers launch in the North. Shoes are recommended due to shells.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Shells . There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.