About This Spot
Salins-de-Giraud, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–SE–W winds, peaking from June to July, Salins-de-Giraud, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
If the mistral blows it's perfect here, you can't surf anywhere else but here. It's in a salt digging area. And everywehere it's flat. That makes the wind really good. Quite variable, but usually quite consistent, not too gusty. Best period for the wind: mid June to mid July: around 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
Typical Mediterranean - not too much waves, nice and warm during summer, can be a bit cold during winter. Fairly shallow, but does get over about six feet after about 100m off the beach. The Mediterranean doesn't have tides.
Wind & Conditions
N · SE · W
Best wind direction
If the mistral blows it's perfect here, you can't surf anywhere else but here. It's in a salt digging area. And everywehere it's flat. That makes the wind really good. Quite variable, but usually quite consistent, not too gusty. Best period for the wind: mid June to mid July: around 15 knots.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Typical Mediterranean - not too much waves, nice and warm during summer, can be a bit cold during winter. Fairly shallow, but does get over about six feet after about 100m off the beach. The Mediterranean doesn't have tides.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
The nearest airport is Marseille. But you do need a car (1-1.5 hrs) because there is no bus or similar to this beach. You have to drive over a sand road, they aren't even on the map! Follow signs from Paris or Marseille to Arles, then follow signs to Camargue, following to town of Salins-de-Giraud. Here drive south until you hit the water beyond the salt area.
Location
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