About This Spot
La Corniche, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SE winds throughout the season, La Corniche, 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
With SE wind up to medium waves, quiet some shorebreak. With NW flat, but offshore.
Wind & Conditions
SE
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
With SE wind up to medium waves, quiet some shorebreak. With NW flat, but offshore.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Take A9 from Montepellier southwest and follow signs to Sete. In Sete drive southwest to the N112 and when you see the ocean to your left, this is the beach along the street.
Location
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