Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level. Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE . Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. There is Food available on the spot. Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer, France ! Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
How to get there
From the North of France: head for Paris. From Paris take the A71 to Orléans, Vierzon, Bourges and Clermont-Ferrand. Here take the A75 past Millau towards Béziers. Just before Béziers, take the A9 towards Perpignan. On the A9 take exit No. 36 "Beziers Ouest". Continue in the direction of Beziers before going to Lespignan, then Fleury d'Aude and Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer. From the south of France or Spain: take the A9 exit 37 "Narbonne Est". Follow signs to Narbonne Plage over the beautiful Massif de la Clape. Drive through Narbonne-Plage straight into Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer and get to the beach.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Season normally from April to November. Wetsuit normally worn off season and in summer months shorty or even sometimes boardies and rash vest. Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE . There is Thermal wind at Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer, France. The wind is well known in the area with a big history of windsurfing and kitesurfing becoming just as popular. Normal wind direction is the Tramontane (offshore). When the Tramontane is not blowing, the onshore winds kicks in. In the afternoon when the onshore is blowing it gets a thermal boost and increases in strength and turns more turns sideshore. In Tramontane bring small kites and in onshore 12+ sqm. The Languedoc-Roussillon is said to catch 250 days of wind a year. The prevailing wind in the area is the northwesterly Tramontane, blowing anything from a force 4 to a force 8. The warm, dry Tramontane winds are said to blow for three, six or nine days and sweep the skies clear of any clouds bringing lots of sunshine. Other wind directions that are often felt are the Marin (East) and the Vent d'Espagne (Southeast). These winds although not as strong as the Tramontane gives us plenty of air to go out on the sea and can even get boosted by local thermal effects. Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot. The best moments to come to Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size. 300m long, wide sandy beach with soft sand. Private kite only zone so no public is getting in the way. Flat water with normal wind direction (Tramontane, offshore). When the Tramontane is not blowing onshore wind kicks in with some waves. You can also ride on the little lake just next to the beach.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August . There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
