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Le Merou kitesurf spot
France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Overview
Grassy beach, surrounded by a palm grove set back from the shore. No other obstacles. Easy water entry, without shore break, but there are small pebbles before the sand. There isn't a huge amount of space. The usage rules are those recommended by the federation. The more adventurous can try to reach Porquerolles from Le Mérou.
Spot forecast for Le Merou
Sunrise 07:54 · Sunset 18:45
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Le Merou: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
193h
in August · 28 rideable days
The season runs from March to August, peaking in August: 25 rideable days a month and 193 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is January, at 12 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 64% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 151 mm.
Monthly averages: Le Merou
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0 | 94 h | 14 °C | 58 mm |
| February | 20.0 | 126 h | 15 °C | 105 mm |
| March | 24.5 | 217 h | 16 °C | 139 mm |
| April | 22.5 | 210 h | 19 °C | 31 mm |
| May | 25.0 | 195 h | 22 °C | 42 mm |
| June | 25.5 | 220 h | 27 °C | 15 mm |
| July | 26.0 | 184 h | 31 °C | 3 mm |
| August | 28.0 | 193 h | 31 °C | 20 mm |
| September | 16.5 | 131 h | 25 °C | 94 mm |
| October | 19.5 | 148 h | 22 °C | 137 mm |
| November | 13.0 | 107 h | 17 °C | 73 mm |
| December | 12.5 | 101 h | 14 °C | 151 mm |
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Technical details of Le Merou spot
The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Depending on conditions: NE, SW.
Local association recommendations
FFVL certified spot
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Parking
From the airport, follow the sea northward towards the salt marshes. Before the Gapeau bridge, stop at the "les citrons" hotel. The parking is located under the palm trees. The parking area is adjacent to the spot
Wind specificities
East wind is ideal. It's one of the two dominant winds in Hyères. In light summer conditions, the site is also usable because the wind brings you back to shore. However, it's not possible for beginners to learn here as the beach is quite busy and the palm trees are not very far away.
Hazards
No particular dangers apart from yourself. A catamaran club adjoins the site and cohabitation is perfect. Fishermen have their habits north of the site... To each their own lines!
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PORQUEROLLES12.7 km
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