France · Pays de la Loire
47.27 | -2.35
La Baule / Pornichet is one of the most iconic kitesurf spots on the Loire-Atlantique coast, stretching along the famous La Baule bay. The spot has two main zones: Pornichet/La Baule in southwest to northwest wind, and La Baule Casino in east to southwest wind at low tide. The kite zone runs between the Vent d'Ouest club and the Yagga La Baule school near the Casino. Technical area on the esplanade lawn or on the beach. In summer, kite is restricted to the channels — only before 10am or after 7pm during the day. FFVL-labelled spot.
The spot works year-round: 25 rideable days a month on average, at 13 °C. It peaks in March, with 299 hours of usable wind.
Kiting is forbidden here from 10h to 19h, between 15/06 and 15/09. Saison estivale : kite uniquement dans les chenaux balisés. Interdit entre 10h et 19h hors chenaux. Autorisé avant 10h et après 19h partout. Kiting is forbidden here from 15/06 to 15/09. Attention au remblai à marée haute : espace très réduit pour naviguer.
Closed month 16-22 knots · 60% 22-30 knots · 32% 30-40 knots · 7% 40+ knots · 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 60% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is October, with 54 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7 | 188 h | 9 °C | 16 mm |
| February | 22.0 | 193 h | 10 °C | 23 mm |
| March | 28.7 | 299 h | 12 °C | 38 mm |
| April | 27.7 | 293 h | 14 °C | 18 mm |
| May | 28.7 | 337 h | 19 °C | 22 mm |
| June closed | 28.3 | 317 h | 22 °C | 15 mm |
| July closed | 28.7 | 342 h | 22 °C | 23 mm |
| August closed | 27.7 | 296 h | 23 °C | 14 mm |
| September closed | 25.3 | 232 h | 21 °C | 33 mm |
| October | 22.7 | 220 h | 18 °C | 54 mm |
| November | 24.0 | 205 h | 14 °C | 39 mm |
| December | 24.0 | 199 h | 10 °C | 26 mm |
Pornichet/La Baule: practice zone in southwest to northwest wind. La Baule Casino: east to southwest wind, best at low tide. Kite zone between the Vent d'Ouest club and Yagga La Baule school (near Casino). In summer, only ride in the designated channels before 10am or after 7pm. Launch from the small esplanade lawn or beach. Parking: remblai and adjacent streets at Pornichet; several car parks 50-150m from the Casino depending on tide.
Open all year round
Open year-round. In summer (mid-June to mid-September): kite only in the designated channels, before 10am or after 7pm during the day. At high tide in summer, riding space is very limited near the embankment. Off-season: free access. Best season: April to October.
Intermediate
Sheltered bay with flat to slightly choppy water. Sandy bottom, tidal range significant. No major ocean swell inside the bay. Best at low tide for more beach space. Wind from the southwest to northwest gives cross-onshore conditions. Shared with windsurfers, catamarans, char à voile and speed sail.
Pornichet/La Baule: southwest to northwest wind, slightly northwest. La Baule Casino: east to southwest wind — excellent cross-shore conditions at low tide. The bay orientation means multiple wind angles are usable. Summer thermal cycle is reliable from midday.
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