Overview

The Pointe de Chassiron is the northernmost tip of the Ile d'Oléron, marked by the iconic Chassiron lighthouse (1836). The exposed headland creates strong wind acceleration effects and gives access to both the ocean coast (west) and the more sheltered side (east). An unforgettable setting — powerful conditions for experienced riders who can manage strong tidal currents and variable swell. One of the most spectacular kite spots on the French Atlantic coast.

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Spot forecast for Pointe de Chassiron - Île d'Oléron

Sunrise 08:29 · Sunset 19:11

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.6 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 00:09 · 3.6 m Low tide 06:33 · 2.3 m High tide 12:40 · 3.8 m Low tide 19:18 · 2.1 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 01:24 · 3.7 m Low tide 07:41 · 2.1 m High tide 13:45 · 4 m Low tide 20:15 · 1.8 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 02:21 · 4 m Low tide 08:32 · 1.8 m High tide 14:35 · 4.3 m Low tide 20:59 · 1.4 m
Friday 23 October High tide 03:04 · 4.3 m Low tide 09:15 · 1.4 m High tide 15:17 · 4.6 m Low tide 21:38 · 1.1 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 03:42 · 4.6 m Low tide 09:54 · 1.1 m High tide 15:57 · 4.9 m Low tide 22:15 · 0.8 m

Pointe de Chassiron - Île d'Oléron: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

362h

in June · 29.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in June: 27 rideable days a month and 362 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is December, at 14 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 52%13-20 knots · 40%21-30 knots · 7%31+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 52% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is February, with 81 mm.

Monthly averages: Pointe de Chassiron - Île d'Oléron

Monthly averages — Pointe de Chassiron - Île d'Oléron — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	18.0	169 h	9 °C	74 mm
February	16.5	164 h	11 °C	81 mm
March	19.5	194 h	13 °C	60 mm
April	24.5	260 h	15 °C	43 mm
May	27.5	341 h	17 °C	53 mm
June	29.5	362 h	21 °C	35 mm
July	29.0	344 h	21 °C	14 mm
August	28.0	276 h	22 °C	29 mm
September	25.5	273 h	19 °C	65 mm
October	18.5	168 h	18 °C	72 mm
November	16.0	140 h	14 °C	75 mm
December	14.0	121 h	11 °C	52 mm

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Technical details of Pointe de Chassiron - Île d'Oléron spot

The spot works with winds from N, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: NNE, S.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot functioning

Choose your launch beach based on wind direction — the west beach in southwest to northwest wind, the east beach in northeast wind. Identify rocky areas before launching — some sections near the point are hazardous. Check the tide table before going — currents are much stronger at spring tides. Self-organised spot. The lighthouse car park is a tourist site — busy in summer.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Open year-round. Best season: May to October. Southwest to northwest winds most reliable spring and autumn. The Chassiron lighthouse is open to visitors (views from the top over both coasts). Very busy tourist site July-August — early morning sessions recommended.
Required level: Advanced

On the water

West coast: Atlantic swell 0.5 to 2m+ with tidal currents. Rocky reef sections near the point. East coast: flat to choppy sheltered water, sandy bottom. Around the tip itself: powerful and confused sea state when wind opposes tidal current — expert conditions. Water very clear in both sides.

Wind specificities

The headland creates significant wind acceleration — a 15-knot breeze in the open can become 20-25 knots at the point itself. Southwest to northwest winds are dominant. The east coast receives northeast winds well. When wind and tidal current oppose each other, sea state becomes very chaotic around the tip — avoid these conditions unless very experienced. The wide open Atlantic fetch to the west gives very clean and powerful wind.

Hazards

Exposed cape — very strong tidal currents around the tip, particularly at spring tides. Rocky areas near the Chassiron point — identify safe launch zones before entering the water. Wind can accelerate significantly around the headland and be gusty. No rescue services. Never ride alone. The lighthouse area is very busy with tourists in summer.

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