About This Spot
Palavas-les-Flots, 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SW winds throughout the season, Palavas-les-Flots, 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, but onshore. With NW flat, but offshore. Many wave breakers.
Wind & Conditions
SW
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, but onshore. With NW flat, but offshore. Many wave breakers.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Montpellier drive south on D986 to Palavas-les-Flots. Here drive to the south of the harbor.
Location
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