About This Spot
Hourtin-Plage, 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 and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SW–NW winds, peaking from June to October, Hourtin-Plage, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest.
When to Go
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
What to Expect
Shallow areas depending on tides. Chop and small to big waves.
Wind & Conditions
SW · NW
Best wind direction
During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Shallow areas depending on tides. Chop and small to big waves.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Bordeaux drive northwest on D6 and follow signs to Carcans, then to Hourtin. From here to Hourtin-Plage. Big parking lot directly at the beach.
Location
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