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La Salie kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Overview
La Salie is an official kitesurf spot on the ocean coast south of Arcachon, near the La Teste-de-Buch commune. It is an official "Point Glisse" of the city, with a designated kite zone established in summer to the right of the lifeguard station. The spot benefits from northwest thermal winds and is well-suited for intermediate riders. The long walk from the parking lot is part of the experience — it keeps the beach wilder and less crowded than more accessible spots.
Spot forecast for La Salie
Sunrise 08:26 · Sunset 19:12
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.1 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 · 3.3 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 · 3.8 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 Salie: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
304h
in July · 29.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 25 rideable days a month and 304 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is December, at 10.5 days.
Kiting is forbidden here from 9h to 19h, between 15/06 and 15/09. Saison estivale : kite uniquement dans la zone officielle à droite du poste de secours. Accès à pied depuis le parking (700m)
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 71% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 11 °C. The wettest month is March, with 92 mm.
Monthly averages: La Salie
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 | 133 h | 11 °C | 79 mm |
| February | 14.0 | 122 h | 13 °C | 84 mm |
| March | 21.0 | 168 h | 14 °C | 92 mm |
| April | 21.5 | 218 h | 17 °C | 51 mm |
| May | 28.5 | 302 h | 18 °C | 53 mm |
| June hours | 25.0 | 255 h | 22 °C | 37 mm |
| July hours | 29.5 | 304 h | 23 °C | 10 mm |
| August hours | 26.0 | 217 h | 25 °C | 54 mm |
| September hours | 21.5 | 206 h | 21 °C | 86 mm |
| October | 17.0 | 146 h | 20 °C | 75 mm |
| November | 14.0 | 109 h | 16 °C | 77 mm |
| December | 10.5 | 93 h | 11 °C | 72 mm |
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Technical details of La Salie spot
The spot works with winds from N, S, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NNE, SSW, SW.
Spot functioning
Designated kite zone to the right of the lifeguard post in summer (mid-June to early September). Entry to the water to the right of the MNS post. Outside the summer season, free access. The 700m walk from the parking selects for motivated riders — equipment trolleys recommended. Respect the surf and bathing zones at all times.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Open year-round. Free access out of summer season. In summer (mid-June to early September) designated kite zone active. Best wind: May to October, northwest thermal in the afternoons.
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Atlantic beach break with waves of 0.3 to 1.5m. Sandy bottom. Shorebreak can be significant in swell conditions. The beach is more exposed to open ocean swell than the Bassin d'Arcachon, giving a proper Atlantic ocean riding experience. Rip currents can form — identify them before launching.
Parking
Parking at Plage de la Salie Nord, accessible from La Teste-de-Buch via the D218. Note: 700m walk to the beach from the car park — bring a trolley for equipment. Services in La Teste-de-Buch or Arcachon.
Wind specificities
Northwest thermal wind, typical of the Arcachon coast, builds progressively from late morning to early afternoon, typically 12 to 22 knots. The open ocean position gives cleaner and more consistent wind than spots inside the Bassin. South wind provides additional sessions. Wind is generally more consistent here than at the more sheltered spots inside the Bassin d'Arcachon.
Hazards
Significant shorebreak on the ocean side — can be powerful in swell. Shared beach with surfers and bathers. Tidal influence — beach narrows at high tide. 700m walk from parking to beach with equipment. Respect the lifeguard post zones and designated kite area. Do not stray towards the Passe Sud channel.
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