Etang de Bages / La Nautique, 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.
How to get there
Just south of Narbonne. In the north of the Etang de Bages.
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. Etang de Bages / La Nautique, France is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size. Hard sand and stones. Flat to choppy water.