About This Spot
Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SW–NW winds, peaking from June to October, Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest. Never kite with East wind on this spot or you may not come back!
When to Go
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. During summer many boats anchored in front of the beach. Flat water at low tide (2 hours before and after low tide). Very choppy at up tide and strong currents. Very clear water.
Wind & Conditions
SW · NW
Best wind direction
During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest. Never kite with East wind on this spot or you may not come back!
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. During summer many boats anchored in front of the beach. Flat water at low tide (2 hours before and after low tide). Very choppy at up tide and strong currents. Very clear water.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Bordeaux drive southwest on A63, A660 and N250 to Arcachon. From here drive southwest towards Pyla sur Mer and get onto Allee des Arbousiers and take it to the water.
Location
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