About This Spot
Etang de Thau / Maldormir, 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 NW winds, peaking from March to November, Etang de Thau / Maldormir, 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
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas.
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
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
From Marseillan drive southwest to Agde and then east to Marseillan-Plage. Here take Avenue du Soleil northwest and then turn right onto Avenue de Maldormir. Drive a bit and turn left onto Chemin de Beau Rivage. Follow this road along the lake and where the street turns away from the water park and walk a bit to the launch.
Location
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