Wissant, France kitesurfing spot

🇫🇷France·Europe

Wissant, France

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

NE–SW

Water

Small waves · Medium waves

About This Spot

Wissant, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With NE–SW winds throughout the season, Wissant, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

You can sail with those directions: S, SE, E and NE. Windy spot. Sideshore NNE and SSW.

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When to Go

It is in the North of France, so the weather and the temperatures are not very amazing, but the wind is really good when it blows. For the most part of the year you need a wetsuit for sure. In winter water is less than 10°C.

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What to Expect

Less than 5 Bft you could do freeride or slalom. More than 5 Bft take your wave board, it is THE waves spot of the North of France. Easily more than 2.5 meters. Really well known spot.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

NE · SW
Best wind direction

You can sail with those directions: S, SE, E and NE. Windy spot. Sideshore NNE and SSW.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

Small wavesMedium waves

Less than 5 Bft you could do freeride or slalom. More than 5 Bft take your wave board, it is THE waves spot of the North of France. Easily more than 2.5 meters. Really well known spot.

Big beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

📍Medium walk to the beach

From Paris take the motorway A26 to Calais and then A16 to Boulogne. Follow the direction Wissant and then the direction "La Plage" (the beach) or Boulvard Alfred Thiriez. Here you can find a big parking lot (only cars with max 2m height). Walk to the right and behind the swimmer's zone (200m).

Location

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Wissant, France

50.8887°N, 1.6614°E

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