Wingfoiling in France in May
In May the best wingfoiling in France is at Gruissan, Hyères – L'Almanarre & Leucate – Les Coussoules.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 14 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 17–18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 8; a day can have both
- For beginners: Gruissan & Leucate – Les Coussoules.
When are you planning to go?
1
MayPEAK SEASON
Gruissan
France
17 windy days18° water22° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ BZR 31 km
2
MayGOOD
L'Almanarre
Hyères · France
13 windy days18° water23° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ TLN 6 km
3
MayGOOD
Les Coussoules
Leucate · France
12 windy days17° water23° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PGF 23 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go wingfoiling in France in May?
Gruissan: 17 windy days; Hyères – L'Almanarre: 13 windy days; Leucate – Les Coussoules: 12 windy days.
How warm is the water in France in May?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
Where can beginners go wingfoiling in May?
Good spots for beginners this month: Gruissan & Leucate – Les Coussoules.
Which airport is closest?
Béziers Vias airport (BZR), 31 km from Gruissan; Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN), 6 km from Hyères – L'Almanarre; Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport (PGF), 23 km from Leucate – Les Coussoules.
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