About This Spot
Pont Mahé, 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 water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SW–W–NW winds, peaking from January to December, Pont Mahé, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
September to March: SW, W and NW are really good between 10-50 knots. March to May: Northeast not good offshore irregular or West, 10-20 knots. June to August: West, 10 to 20 knots or nothing.
When to Go
The temperatures depend on the season: from October to March air about 8°C and water 10°C. From March to August: air 15-30°C, water 13-18°C. September: air 23°C, water 20°C. Winter wetsuit during winter. A shorty during summer.
What to Expect
It's a big bay open on to the west. Really good to start the kite in a safe place. The tide is very important, you kite 2.5 hrs before and after the hight tide. Water level is between 50cm and 2m. No wave (no more than 30cm), it's flat. Nice at high tide but a long walk at low tide. Plenty of windsurfers around.
Wind & Conditions
SW · W · NW
Best wind direction
September to March: SW, W and NW are really good between 10-50 knots. March to May: Northeast not good offshore irregular or West, 10-20 knots. June to August: West, 10 to 20 knots or nothing.
Best Months
Water Conditions
It's a big bay open on to the west. Really good to start the kite in a safe place. The tide is very important, you kite 2.5 hrs before and after the hight tide. Water level is between 50cm and 2m. No wave (no more than 30cm), it's flat. Nice at high tide but a long walk at low tide. Plenty of windsurfers around.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Nantes Airport, direction Vannes 40km, exit Herbignac. Go to Herbignac, then to Asserac, then to Pont Mahé. There is parking under trees and grass.
Location
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