About This Spot
Richelieu, 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SE–SW–WSW winds, peaking from April to October, Richelieu, 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 and best here.
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 Tramontane flat and choppy water and up to medium waves with Marin. Wave breakers further west, mole to the east side.
Wind & Conditions
SE · SW · WSW · W
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 and best here.
Best Months
Water Conditions
With Tramontane flat and choppy water and up to medium waves with Marin. Wave breakers further west, mole to the east side.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Montpellier drive southwest on A9 and take D51 or N312 towards Agde and Le Cap d'Agde. Here get to the west side of the harbor mole.
Location
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