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La Baule / Pornichet kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Pays de la Loire
Overview
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.
Spot forecast for La Baule / Pornichet
Sunrise 08:35 · Sunset 19:13
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.8 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 3.5 m Low tide · 2.3 m High tide · 3.7 m Low tide · 2.1 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 3.7 m Low tide · 2 m High tide · 4 m Low tide · 1.8 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 3.9 m Low tide · 1.7 m High tide · 4.3 m Low tide · 1.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 4.3 m Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 4.6 m Low tide · 1.1 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 4.6 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 4.9 m Low tide · 0.8 m
La Baule / Pornichet: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
228h
in May · 19.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to May, peaking in May: 19 rideable days a month and 228 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is December, at 12.5 days.
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.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 63% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is January, with 131 mm.
Monthly averages: La Baule / Pornichet
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0 | 120 h | 9 °C | 131 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 165 h | 10 °C | 63 mm |
| March | 15.0 | 133 h | 13 °C | 50 mm |
| April | 18.5 | 203 h | 16 °C | 43 mm |
| May | 19.5 | 228 h | 19 °C | 46 mm |
| June closed | 23.5 | 251 h | 22 °C | 23 mm |
| July closed | 26.5 | 298 h | 22 °C | 34 mm |
| August closed | 24.5 | 235 h | 23 °C | 35 mm |
| September closed | 19.5 | 215 h | 19 °C | 76 mm |
| October | 14.0 | 139 h | 17 °C | 90 mm |
| November | 15.5 | 125 h | 14 °C | 80 mm |
| December | 12.5 | 113 h | 10 °C | 48 mm |
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Technical details of La Baule / Pornichet spot
The spot works with winds from SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW.
Depending on conditions: S.
Local association recommendations
FFVL certified spot
Spot functioning
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.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- 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.
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
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.
Parking
Pornichet and La Baule: Parking spaces on the promenade and in adjacent streets La Baule (casino, Benoit beach): Spaces in several parking lots 50 M to 150 M away (depending on the tide)
Wind specificities
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.
Hazards
Be careful of others, respect the zones in summer. Watch out for the embankment at high tide, restricted practice area. Windsurfing, land sailing, speed sail, catamaran
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