La Franqui, France is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves 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. There is Food available on the spot. Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the 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 Toulouse you have just to follow the Leucate direction. Exit from the RN9 at Leucate and follow signs to La Franqui. Drive through La Franqui until you see the beach to your left. Drive left on the promenade or straight ahead to the car park.
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 La Franqui, France. In winter you can have some regular winds of 20-40 knots. So don't forget your little kite. Strong wind (Tramontana) offshore (but boat security in summer) and gusty, can be any strength, very unpredictable. Moderate sea wind (Marin) sideonshore. 300 days a year with more than 4 Bft. Tramontane more often than Marin. Best winds in spring and autumn. Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot. The best moments to come to La Franqui, France are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. La Franqui, France is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size. The beach is really beautiful and long too. Nice sand. No rocks. No problem to launch and land kites. Can be packed in summer. Special kite zone. It is a spot in the Mediterranean so it is such a flat water spot. There are no tides. Flat in offshore conditions, regular waves in other directions. Can be anything from flat, choppy to waves. Shallow for only about 10m. With Marin (SE) you can have waves up to 2m. Be careful with some fish which will cause some pain if you step on them, shoes recommended.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August . When you are on water, be careful of Animals . There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.