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Hardelot-Plage - Côte d'Opale (Baïnes & Flat) kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Hauts-de-France
Overview
Hardelot-Plage is one of the most consistent kitesurf and wingfoil spots on the Côte d'Opale, ideally exposed to the dominant SW winds, located between Le Touquet (south) and Boulogne-sur-Mer (north). The beach extends for several kilometres, with famous natural baïnes at low tide providing exceptional flat water.
Launch south of the chenal (boat channel), in the APG-designated zone. The baïnes at low tide are perfect for progression and freestyle. At high tide: more waves and less beach space — more technical. Works S to NW. NE and E are offshore — forbidden. New "Georges Pernoud" sports base with full facilities. KiteZone 62 and Shaka Kite School operate from Hardelot.
Spot forecast for Hardelot-Plage - Côte d'Opale (Baïnes & Flat)
Sunrise 08:23 · Sunset 18:54
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.3 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 3.5 m High tide · 6.9 m Low tide · 3.7 m High tide · 6.8 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 3.7 m High tide · 6.8 m Low tide · 3.9 m High tide · 6.9 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 3.8 m High tide · 7.1 m Low tide · 3.7 m High tide · 7.4 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 3.3 m High tide · 7.7 m Low tide · 3.1 m High tide · 7.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 2.7 m High tide · 8.2 m Low tide · 2.5 m High tide · 8.5 m
Hardelot-Plage - Côte d'Opale (Baïnes & Flat): when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
261h
in July · 23 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 20 rideable days a month on average, at 14 °C. It peaks in July, with 261 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 72% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is September, with 163 mm.
Monthly averages: Hardelot-Plage - Côte d'Opale (Baïnes & Flat)
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.0 | 183 h | 6 °C | 106 mm |
| February | 20.0 | 203 h | 9 °C | 114 mm |
| March | 17.5 | 160 h | 12 °C | 46 mm |
| April | 20.0 | 204 h | 14 °C | 55 mm |
| May | 18.5 | 211 h | 17 °C | 60 mm |
| June | 20.0 | 287 h | 19 °C | 71 mm |
| July | 23.0 | 261 h | 21 °C | 82 mm |
| August | 21.5 | 260 h | 22 °C | 63 mm |
| September | 20.0 | 226 h | 18 °C | 163 mm |
| October | 18.0 | 176 h | 15 °C | 88 mm |
| November | 18.5 | 175 h | 11 °C | 108 mm |
| December | 18.0 | 170 h | 8 °C | 73 mm |
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Technical details of Hardelot-Plage - Côte d'Opale (Baïnes & Flat) spot
The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW.
Depending on conditions: N, NNE, SSE, NNW.
Local association recommendations
KiteZone 62 — kitesurf school based at Le Touquet, operating at Hardelot (base "Georges Pernoud": welcome area, changing rooms, showers, clubhouse). Year-round. BPJEPS. kitezone.fr
Shaka Kite School — kitesurf school based at Equihen Plage covering Hardelot beach. shakakiteschool.com
FFVL certified spot. Club Nautique d'Hardelot on site.
Spot functioning
Access: A16 exit Neufchâtel-Hardelot, follow "Hardelot la plage" then "base de glisse". Parking on the street leading to the club (not on the sailing base itself). Rig at the club's designated kite mat (members), then connect lines near the water. Launch south of the chenal — not to be crossed in summer. Base Georges Pernoud: full facilities. APG and KiteZone 62 run sessions from here.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
Wind specificities
SW to W: optimal — dominant winds on this coast, side-onshore port tack, baïnes at low tide provide flat water. S: slightly side-off but usable. N and NW: works well. NE and E: offshore — forbidden. At low tide: exceptional baïnes (natural tidal pools) covering several km — the signature condition for this spot. High tide: more wave and current, beware rocks near the chenal.
Hazards
Rocks at the edges of the channel (chenal) — mandatory to launch south of the chenal and stay clear of rocky areas, especially at high tide. The chenal in summer must not be crossed (motorboat traffic). Stay maximum south of the kite zone in summer to avoid all other activities. Kiteboarding distance from rocky areas: 50m minimum. High tide: very little beach, shore break on rocks. Check tide schedule before visiting.
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