About This Spot
La Franqui, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SE–NW winds, peaking from January to December, La Franqui, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
In winter you can have some regular winds of 20-40 knots. So don't forget your little kite. Strong wind (Tramontana) offshore (but boat security in summer) and gusty, can be any strength, very unpredictable. Moderate sea wind (Marin) sideonshore. 300 days a year with more than 4 Bft. Tramontane more often than Marin. Best winds in spring and autumn.
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
It is a spot in the Mediterranean so it is such a flat water spot. There are no tides. Flat in offshore conditions, regular waves in other directions. Can be anything from flat, choppy to waves. Shallow for only about 10m. With Marin (SE) you can have waves up to 2m. Be careful with some fish which will cause some pain if you step on them, shoes recommended.
Wind & Conditions
SE · NW
Best wind direction
In winter you can have some regular winds of 20-40 knots. So don't forget your little kite. Strong wind (Tramontana) offshore (but boat security in summer) and gusty, can be any strength, very unpredictable. Moderate sea wind (Marin) sideonshore. 300 days a year with more than 4 Bft. Tramontane more often than Marin. Best winds in spring and autumn.
Best Months
Water Conditions
It is a spot in the Mediterranean so it is such a flat water spot. There are no tides. Flat in offshore conditions, regular waves in other directions. Can be anything from flat, choppy to waves. Shallow for only about 10m. With Marin (SE) you can have waves up to 2m. Be careful with some fish which will cause some pain if you step on them, shoes recommended.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Toulouse you have just to follow the Leucate direction. Exit from the RN9 at Leucate and follow signs to La Franqui. Drive through La Franqui until you see the beach to your left. Drive left on the promenade or straight ahead to the car park.
Location
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