About This Spot
Carteau, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–SE–SW winds, peaking from April to October, Carteau, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Works in almost directions. Great with Mistral, but gusty.
When to Go
Nice in summer, just shorts. Shorty or normal wetsuit during spring and autumn. Thicker wetsuit during winter.
What to Expect
Big shallow and flat water area. In Mistral flattest water behind the harbor mole. With swell a nice, small wave in the middle of the bay, called "Josette", but very rare.
Wind & Conditions
N · SE · SW
Best wind direction
Works in almost directions. Great with Mistral, but gusty.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Big shallow and flat water area. In Mistral flattest water behind the harbor mole. With swell a nice, small wave in the middle of the bay, called "Josette", but very rare.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Nimes take N568, then N268 to Port-Saint-Louis du Rhone. Here drive southeast towards Plage Napoleon, and once you crossed the little bridge in the harbor, keep on going straight onto Avenue de la 1ere DFL. After a curve to the right, turn left onto Route de Carteau. Drive to its end and see the big meadow to the right. Park anywhere close to the water.
Location
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