About This Spot
La Ciotat, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from April to October, La Ciotat, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
This beach works in S, SE, E, W and SW.
When to Go
In summer season you don't need a wetsuit. But you could take it with you because it could be a little colder. The water has something like 25°C, the air can be upt to 35°C but it can be 20°C as well. The summer season is from June to August. You can surf off-season as well but a wetsuit is needed. Air: summer 25-35°C, winter 5-15°C. Water: summer 20-25°C, winter 5-10°C. Sometimes there is a cold current, so a wetsuit is also in the summer recommended.
What to Expect
Nice waves with East wind, otherwise choppy. Shallow access. Watch out for the water quality during rain.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction
This beach works in S, SE, E, W and SW.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Nice waves with East wind, otherwise choppy. Shallow access. Watch out for the water quality during rain.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Marseille towards Toulon on A50. Exit at La Ciotat and get to the beaches north of the yacht harbors.
Location
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