🇫🇷France·Europe

Etang de Berre / Le Jai, France

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Wind

N–SE–W

Best Season

Apr–Oct

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Etang de Berre / Le Jai, 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 N–SE–W winds, peaking from April to October, Etang de Berre / Le Jai, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Best in W, NW and NNW. But also nice with SE (offshore). Many days 15-20 knots during summer. NW is gusty.

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When to Go

Warm in summer, cold in winter. Spring to fall shorts or shorty, winter full wetsuit.

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What to Expect

Flat to choppy water. The water does not have the best quality. Shallow for about 100m. Very flat in offshore SE winds. The inland body water is always safe with flat to choppy water. With 25+ knots the chop turns into waves.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

N · SE · W · WNW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction

Best in W, NW and NNW. But also nice with SE (offshore). Many days 15-20 knots during summer. NW is gusty.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChop

Flat to choppy water. The water does not have the best quality. Shallow for about 100m. Very flat in offshore SE winds. The inland body water is always safe with flat to choppy water. With 25+ knots the chop turns into waves.

Medium beachSand💧 Dirty

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

📍No information to the beach

Just west of the airport in Marignane.

Location

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Etang de Berre / Le Jai, France

43.4197°N, 5.1732°E

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