About This Spot
Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NW winds, peaking from March to November, Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, 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 and does not work here.
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
Flat to choppy water.
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 and does not work here.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water.
Check Conditions
Live Wind Forecast at Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France
Check real-time wind conditions before you head out.
Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Take A9 from Montepellier southwest and follow signs to Sete. In Sete drive north to Le Barrou.
Location
Travel Light
Travel Light to Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France
Flying with gear? KiteDrop lets you rent premium kite gear at your destination so you can skip checked baggage fees.
Schools at Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France
No schools listed yet
Are you a kite or wing school operating at Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France?
Be the first school at this spotNearby Spots
France
Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
NW
~3 km away
France
La Corniche, France
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
SE
~4 km away
France
Frontignan Plage, France
Intermediate · Expert
SE
~9 km away
France
Etang D'Ingril / Frontignan Plage, France
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
NW
~9 km away
Need help planning your trip?
Planning a luxury kite trip to Etang de Thau / Le Barrou, France?
Let Elite Concierge Global handle flights, villas, transfers, and the finer details around your sessions, so you can arrive ready to ride.
Premium travel partner
Explore concierge planning