Plage du Cavaou, France is a Shallow, 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 N, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S . Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Plage du Cavaou, France !
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice in summer, just shorts. Shorty or normal wetsuit during spring and autumn. Thicker wetsuit during winter. Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S . There is Thermal wind at Plage du Cavaou, France. This beach works in E, SE, S, W and SW. Mistral is offshore and gusty, but great for speed sessions. Further west the beach curves, making SW and NE sideshore. Summer thermal from SW with 10-15 knots. Wind usually blows from SE and NW on the spot. The best moments to come to Plage du Cavaou, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot. Plage du Cavaou, France is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size. Long sandy beach with lots of space. Flat water with Mistral. Nice waves along the beach. Lots of space. Big shallow area.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August . The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
From Marseille westwards to Martigues, then to Fos-sur-Mer. From here take Route des Plages and cross the little bridge and keep following it until you see the beach to the left.