About This Spot
Etang de Leucate / Cap Coudalere, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NW winds throughout the season, Etang de Leucate / Cap Coudalere, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The dominant wind is the Tramontane, no other wind has really a chance against it. It is a wind which blows from Northwest. This wind is created by an anticyclone over the south west of France and a depression over the Mediterranean. When the Tramontane blows it normally blows very strong. Statistics say that there are 300 days a year with a wind over force four. The other wind direction is the Marin which blows from SE, but not good for this spot. Best if a bit more West than North.
When to Go
Nice temperatures, air and water. During winter wetsuit is needed. It is in the South of France so expect nice weather.
What to Expect
This is THE wave spot of the Etang with strong Tramontane and enough West in it. Experienced riders only.
Wind & Conditions
NW
Best wind direction
The dominant wind is the Tramontane, no other wind has really a chance against it. It is a wind which blows from Northwest. This wind is created by an anticyclone over the south west of France and a depression over the Mediterranean. When the Tramontane blows it normally blows very strong. Statistics say that there are 300 days a year with a wind over force four. The other wind direction is the Marin which blows from SE, but not good for this spot. Best if a bit more West than North.
Best Months
Water Conditions
This is THE wave spot of the Etang with strong Tramontane and enough West in it. Experienced riders only.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Barcarés: RD 83, towards Leucate. Then drive west on Avenue de Ille de la Coudalere until you hit the water.
Location
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