🇫🇷France·Europe

Soulac-sur-Mer, France

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

SW–WSW–W

Best Season

Jun–Oct

Water

Shallow · Chop

About This Spot

Soulac-sur-Mer, 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 and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With SW–WSW–W winds, peaking from June to October, Soulac-sur-Mer, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest.

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When to Go

Warm in summer, cold in winter.

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What to Expect

Shallow areas depending on tides. Choppy water with small to medium waves.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction

During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest.

Best Months

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Water Conditions

ShallowChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Shallow areas depending on tides. Choppy water with small to medium waves.

Tidal beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

📍Medium walk to the beach

From Bordeaux drive all the way north on N215 until you will reach Soulac-sur-Mer to the west.

Location

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Soulac-sur-Mer, France

45.5099°N, -1.1342°E

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