Corsica / La Tonnara, France kitesurfing spot

🇫🇷France·Europe

Corsica / La Tonnara, France

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

WNW–NW–NNW

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Chop · Medium waves

About This Spot

Corsica / La Tonnara, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With WNW–NW–NNW winds, peaking from January to December, Corsica / La Tonnara, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Can be very windy, any strenght possible. Best winds from October to April. Main wind direction: West. Most of the time, it's West, Southwest and Northwest. In October to December often East. The beach curves making several directions sideshore.

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When to Go

During summer 23-30°C, and water about 22°C as well. Shorty or even shorts are enough in summer. Besides summer a wetsuit is needed. Surfing all year is possible.

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What to Expect

Mediterranean Sea. Wind swell up to 3-4 meters after several days of wind. Can be choppy. With Mistral from the Northwest La Tonarra is one of the best wave spots on the southern part of Corsica.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

WNW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction

Can be very windy, any strenght possible. Best winds from October to April. Main wind direction: West. Most of the time, it's West, Southwest and Northwest. In October to December often East. The beach curves making several directions sideshore.

Best Months

Jan
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Water Conditions

ChopMedium wavesBig waves

Mediterranean Sea. Wind swell up to 3-4 meters after several days of wind. Can be choppy. With Mistral from the Northwest La Tonarra is one of the best wave spots on the southern part of Corsica.

Small beachSand💧 Crystal Clear

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Take the road N196 from Bonifacio to Sartene. Approx 5 km outside Bonifacio you will see a sign to Tonnara, approx. 1km down the main road. Stop on top of hill to get a good overview over the beach.

Location

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Corsica / La Tonnara, France

41.4263°N, 9.1048°E

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