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La Hume Gujan-Mestras kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Overview
La Hume at Gujan-Mestras is a kitesurf spot inside the Bassin d'Arcachon, on the south shore near the oyster fishing ports. The sheltered flat water makes it a good intermediate spot, though the tidal range and boat traffic require constant vigilance. Northwest and west thermal winds are most reliable in summer. Part of the rich wind sports scene of the Bassin d'Arcachon. FFVL-labelled spot.
Spot forecast for La Hume Gujan-Mestras
Sunrise 08:26 · Sunset 19:12
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.8 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 2.8 m Low tide · 1.8 m High tide · 3 m Low tide · 1.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 3 m Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 3.2 m Low tide · 1.4 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 3.2 m Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 3.5 m Low tide · 1.1 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 3.5 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 3.7 m Low tide · 0.8 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 3.7 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 4 m Low tide · 0.6 m
La Hume Gujan-Mestras: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
329h
in May · 29.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in May: 27 rideable days a month and 329 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is December, at 12.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 11 °C. The wettest month is September, with 94 mm.
Monthly averages: La Hume Gujan-Mestras
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0 | 145 h | 11 °C | 91 mm |
| February | 16.0 | 135 h | 13 °C | 91 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 186 h | 15 °C | 89 mm |
| April | 23.5 | 243 h | 18 °C | 59 mm |
| May | 29.5 | 329 h | 19 °C | 53 mm |
| June | 27.5 | 285 h | 24 °C | 50 mm |
| July | 29.5 | 326 h | 25 °C | 10 mm |
| August | 28.5 | 259 h | 26 °C | 57 mm |
| September | 22.0 | 217 h | 21 °C | 94 mm |
| October | 17.5 | 149 h | 20 °C | 73 mm |
| November | 13.0 | 110 h | 16 °C | 73 mm |
| December | 12.5 | 99 h | 12 °C | 70 mm |
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Technical details of La Hume Gujan-Mestras spot
The spot works with winds from N, S, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NNE, SSW, SW.
Spot functioning
Parking nearby. Launch from the beach at mid to high tide when there is sufficient water. At low tide, significant tidal flats are exposed — check the tide before going. Navigate inside the Bassin away from marked channels and oyster boat routes. Self-organised with local rider etiquette.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Open year-round. Best season: May to October. Northwest thermal most consistent June to September. Tide tables essential — plan sessions around mid to high tide for best water access.
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Flat to very slightly choppy water inside the sheltered Bassin d'Arcachon. Sandy and muddy bottom with significant tidal range. No ocean swell. Very shallow at low tide across much of the Bassin. Navigation channels for oyster boats cross the area — always maintain clear distance.
Wind specificities
Northwest and west thermal winds dominate — same thermal cycle as the Bassin d'Arcachon with consistent afternoon breezes 12 to 22 knots. The south shore position can occasionally shadow the wind from certain angles — the northwest is most reliable. The Gujan-Mestras position gives slightly different wind angles than the Arcachon town spots.
Hazards
Strong tidal currents in the Bassin d'Arcachon. Navigation channel — watch for oyster boats and pleasure craft at all times. Tidal flats exposed at low tide — significant shallow areas. Wind can be deflected or weakened depending on the Bassin configuration.
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