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Wimereux - Côte d'Opale (Waves & Low Tide) kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Hauts-de-France
Overview
Wimereux is one of the most famous kitesurf spots in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais and a favourite of riders from northern France, Belgium and Germany. Located 5 km north of Boulogne-sur-Mer, the spot works in front of the seawall ("digue") and is totally tide-dependent: at low to mid tide a large sandy beach opens up for quality sessions; at high tide the sea covers the beach and creates a dangerous shore break — the spot is only rideable at low tide ±3 hours.
Best in S and SW (biggest waves, side-off to side-onshore), also good in NW (calmer, freeride flat). Wind is strong — famous for being windier than surrounding areas. Wimkite School is based at the Club Nautique de Wimereux on the seawall. Summer: restricted before 19h — kite from La Rochette.
Spot forecast for Wimereux - Côte d'Opale (Waves & Low Tide)
Sunrise 08:23 · Sunset 18:53
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.5 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 3.4 m High tide · 6.8 m Low tide · 3.6 m High tide · 6.6 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 3.7 m High tide · 6.6 m Low tide · 3.8 m High tide · 6.7 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 3.7 m High tide · 6.9 m Low tide · 3.6 m High tide · 7.2 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 3.3 m High tide · 7.4 m Low tide · 3 m High tide · 7.7 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 2.7 m High tide · 8 m Low tide · 2.4 m High tide · 8.2 m
Wimereux - Côte d'Opale (Waves & Low Tide): when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
342h
in July · 27 rideable days
The season runs from May to September, peaking in July: 25 rideable days a month and 342 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is February, at 19.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 54% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is September, with 185 mm.
Monthly averages: Wimereux - Côte d'Opale (Waves & Low Tide)
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 | 204 h | 6 °C | 96 mm |
| February | 19.5 | 212 h | 9 °C | 115 mm |
| March | 19.5 | 187 h | 11 °C | 45 mm |
| April | 20.0 | 234 h | 14 °C | 48 mm |
| May | 24.5 | 260 h | 16 °C | 63 mm |
| June | 24.5 | 336 h | 19 °C | 71 mm |
| July | 27.0 | 342 h | 21 °C | 75 mm |
| August | 25.0 | 310 h | 21 °C | 47 mm |
| September | 22.0 | 255 h | 18 °C | 185 mm |
| October | 19.5 | 197 h | 15 °C | 81 mm |
| November | 21.0 | 191 h | 11 °C | 106 mm |
| December | 20.5 | 188 h | 8 °C | 69 mm |
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Technical details of Wimereux - Côte d'Opale (Waves & Low Tide) spot
The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, WSW, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: N, NNE, SSE, W.
Local association recommendations
Wimkite School — main base at Wimereux (Club Nautique de Wimereux, Blvd Thiriez, digue de mer, 62930 Wimereux). 1st kitesurf school in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, since 2005. BPJEPS instructors. Also operates at Wissant. Groups of 3-4 max. March-November. wimkite.com
Kite Camp 62 — kitesurf and wingfoil school at Wimereux. Moniteur BPJEPS Alexandre. 110€ collective (3-4 people), 150€ individual. April-November. Location kite 80€, wing 90€.
Spot functioning
Access: A16 exit 32 (Wimereux sud), follow "Centre Régional de Voile / Digue de mer". Parking facing the sea or near the Club Nautique. School Wimkite School: Blvd Thiriez, digue de mer. Summer restriction (July-August): kitesurf forbidden before 19h — alternative spot La Rochette, further south. Mandatory tide check: practice only at low to mid tide.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
Wind specificities
S and SW: biggest waves, side-off to side-onshore — iconic Wimereux conditions. NW: flatter and more controlled, good freeride. N: side-onshore, smaller waves. NE to SE: offshore — forbidden. Wind is typically 5-10 knots stronger here than at nearby spots. Low to mid tide only: at high tide the beach disappears completely and shore break against the seawall is dangerous.
Hazards
NO practice at high tide — the beach nearly disappears and waves break against the seawall, creating a very dangerous shore break especially in W to SW wind. Rocky areas at both ends (Fort de la Crèche to the south, rocky zone to the north). Important tidal current — always drift-aware. Summer restriction: kitesurf forbidden before 19h (July-August) — go to La Rochette further south. Crowded spot in good conditions with many windsurfers.
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