Best kitesurfing spots in France
The best kitesurfing spots in France over the whole year.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for kitesurfing in France: July–August, November. Then about 13 windy days a month and water around 21°C (3/2 wetsuit).
- Top picks: Hyères – L'Almanarre, Gruissan & Leucate – Les Coussoules.
- For beginners: Gruissan & Leucate – Les Coussoules.
GruissanOccitanie · best January, March, May, November–December11 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BZR 31 km2
Hyères – L'AlmanarreProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · best January, March, November9 good monthsIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ TLN 6 km3
La TorcheBrittany · best January, November–December7 good monthsIntermediate and up · 13°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BES 68 km4
Leucate – Les CoussoulesOccitanie · best March, November–December6 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 15°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ PGF 23 kmThe best kitesurfing spots in France, ranked by windy days through the year, warm water and the number of good months, from years of weather data. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in France
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 12°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 13°C |
| MarchMar | 17 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 15°C |
| AprilApr | 14 | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 18°C |
| MayMay | 13 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 21°C |
| JuneJun | 11 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
| JulyJul | 13 | 22°C | shorty | 28°C |
| AugustAug | 11 | 23°C | shorty | 28°C |
| SeptemberSep | 11 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 24°C |
| OctoberOct | 12 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 16°C |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 13°C |
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for kitesurfing in France?
Best time for kitesurfing in France: July–August, November. Then about 13 windy days a month and water around 21°C (3/2 wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in France?
It depends on the month: about 23°C water in August (shorty) and about 12°C in February (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is France good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Gruissan & Leucate – Les Coussoules.
Which airport is closest?
Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN), 6 km from Hyères – L'Almanarre; Béziers Vias airport (BZR), 31 km from Gruissan; Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport (PGF), 23 km from Leucate – Les Coussoules.