La Tamarissiere, France is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it. 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 Montpellier drive southwest on A9 and take N312 towards Agde and follow signs to La Tamarissiere.
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 . 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.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. La Tamarissiere, France is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size. Sandy beach. The best thing to do is surf on the west side of the beach, especially in summer as there are generally a little less people on that side of the beach. With Tramontane flat and choppy water and up to medium waves with Marin.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Wavebreakers and Mole .