About This Spot
L'Espiguette, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SE–SSE–S winds, peaking from January to December, L'Espiguette, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Thermal SW wind from May to September, 10-16 knots in the afternoon. Once every 2/4 weeks there is a mistral wind that gives 25+ knots mainly from the north.
When to Go
Nice in summer, just shorts. Shorty or normal wetsuit during spring and autumn. Thicker wetsuit during winter.
What to Expect
Choppy water with medium waves, depending on wind directions and strength.
Wind & Conditions
SE · SSE · S · SSW · SW · WSW · W · WNW · NW
Best wind direction
Thermal SW wind from May to September, 10-16 knots in the afternoon. Once every 2/4 weeks there is a mistral wind that gives 25+ knots mainly from the north.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Choppy water with medium waves, depending on wind directions and strength.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
From Montpellier drive east to La Grande-Motte and further along the coast to Le Grau-Du-Roi and Port-Camargue. South of Port-Camargue you will find the big beach of L'Espiguette. There are two car parks: the left car park, not free from April to November (car max 2m high). The right car park offers free parking (car max 2m high), but the walk to the beach takes 15 min.
Location
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