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.
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.
When to Go
Warm in summer, cold in winter. Spring to fall shorts or shorty, winter full wetsuit.
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
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
Water Conditions
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.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍No information to the beach
Just west of the airport in Marignane.
Location
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