About This Spot
Plage du Cavaou, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–E–ESE winds, peaking from April to October, Plage du Cavaou, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
This beach works in E, SE, S, W and SW. Mistral is offshore and gusty, but great for speed sessions. Further west the beach curves, making SW and NE sideshore. Summer thermal from SW with 10-15 knots.
When to Go
Nice in summer, just shorts. Shorty or normal wetsuit during spring and autumn. Thicker wetsuit during winter.
What to Expect
Flat water with Mistral. Nice waves along the beach. Lots of space. Big shallow area.
Wind & Conditions
N · E · ESE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
This beach works in E, SE, S, W and SW. Mistral is offshore and gusty, but great for speed sessions. Further west the beach curves, making SW and NE sideshore. Summer thermal from SW with 10-15 knots.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat water with Mistral. Nice waves along the beach. Lots of space. Big shallow area.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Marseille westwards to Martigues, then to Fos-sur-Mer. From here take Route des Plages and cross the little bridge and keep following it until you see the beach to the left.
Location
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