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Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France

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Wind

NW

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Shallow Β· Flat

About This Spot

Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, 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, peaking from January to December, Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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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, which is not good for this spot.

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When to Go

Nice temperatures, air and water. During winter wetsuit is needed. It is in the South of France so expect nice weather.

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What to Expect

Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

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, which is not good for this spot.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChopSmall waves

Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area.

Small beachSandπŸ’§ Clean

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Facilities & Access

πŸ…ΏοΈParkingβœ“ Available
🚻Toiletsβœ“ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Foodβœ“ Available
πŸ“šLessons Availableβœ“ Available
🏨Accommodation
πŸ›ŸRescue Service
πŸͺGear Rentalβœ“ Available
🚿Showersβœ“ Available

πŸ“ Getting There

πŸ“Medium walk to the beach

Take A9 from Montepellier southwest and follow signs to Sete. In Sete drive southwest to the N112, and where it starts is a round about. The spot is just north of it. Park directly at the water. Quiet a walk to the launch area. Cars higher than 2,20m can't park here.

Location

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Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete, France

43.4014Β°N, 3.6560Β°E

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