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.
Why Riders Love It
You can sail with those directions: S, SE, E and NE. Windy spot. Sideshore NNE and SSW.
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.
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
NE · SW
Best wind direction
You can sail with those directions: S, SE, E and NE. Windy spot. Sideshore NNE and SSW.
Best Months
Water Conditions
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.
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Facilities & Access
📍 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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