About This Spot
Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, 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 NW winds throughout the season, Etang de Leucate / Les Dosses, 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.
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
Salt lake. Flat to choppy water. Shoes recommended due to shells. With stronger Tramontane small, but nice wave builds up. Lots of seaweed in summer. Watch out for stones. Shoes are recommended.
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.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Salt lake. Flat to choppy water. Shoes recommended due to shells. With stronger Tramontane small, but nice wave builds up. Lots of seaweed in summer. Watch out for stones. Shoes are recommended.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Barcarés: RD 83, towards Leucate. Exit and drive all teh way west on Avenue des Dosses.
Location
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