About This Spot
Dune du Pyla, 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 and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SW–WSW–W winds, peaking from June to October, Dune du Pyla, 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 thermic wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from begining of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West-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. Just check the weather forecast and you'll get a fair picture. Direction is usually West-South-Southwest.
When to Go
During the summer from June to August you have beautiful weather with temperature between 22-35°C. September to October is still ok with acceptable temperatures while you need a good wetsuits in December to March period. April to May is the spring season which can be very surprising in term of temperatures.
What to Expect
Huge sandbar in front with perfectly flat water.
Wind & Conditions
SW · WSW · W · WNW · NW
Best wind direction
During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermic wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from begining of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West-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. Just check the weather forecast and you'll get a fair picture. Direction is usually West-South-Southwest.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Huge sandbar in front with perfectly flat water.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Location
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