Les Roquilles / "Destroy Beach" — near the port of Carnon, on the west side of the breakwater. To find it: follow the dozens of catamarans parked on the grass! A prime wave riding spot in Carnon, regularly packed as soon as the SE Marin wind picks up — superb waves break along the breakwater. Nicknamed "Destroy Beach" by locals for its sometimes chaotic waves. Less crowded than La Grande-Motte, excellent off-season with SE wind. KITESURFING PROHIBITED IN SUMMER — during the summer season, head to Petit Travers (74) or Grand Travers instead.
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The season runs from March to June, peaking in June: 18 rideable days a month and 144 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C.
The low point is January, at 8.5 days.
Kiting is forbidden here from 01/07 to 31/08.
Kitesurf interdit en été (juillet-août minimum, vérifier dates exactes)
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 68% of rideable hours.
Big-kite territory.
The coldest month is January, at 11 °C. The wettest month is December, with 67 mm.
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Technical details of Les Roquilles - Carnon spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.
RideableNot rideable
Local association recommendations
YC Mauguio-Carnon (Yacht Club): Quai Eric Tabarly, Carnon-Plage. Axel'Air: kitesurf/wingfoil school in Carnon — personalized lessons for all levels.
Spot functioning
Wide and large beach, enough space to rig several kites. Parking just a few meters from the beach — very easy access. In the Mistral influence zone, combined with SW thermals = wide wind window. Works with SW (thermal + waves) and SE (Marin, powerful waves). In strong SE, the shore break becomes imposing — "Destroy Beach." Carnon is in the Mistral (N/NE) influence zone but it's offshore here — safety boat required.
Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Closed : from 01/07 to 31/08 Kitesurf interdit en été (juillet-août minimum, vérifier dates exactes)
Required level
Intermediate
Parking
Parking just a few meters from the beach, on the west side of Carnon port. Follow the catamarans parked on the grass.
Wind specificities
SE Marin: THE reference wind here — onshore, brings superb waves along the breakwater. Can be powerful and chaotic ("Destroy Beach"). Destructive shore break in heavy weather. SW Thermal: summer breeze, calmer conditions. Beautiful regular waves in true SW. W: works well, side-onshore. N/NE Mistral: in the Mistral influence zone (unlike western spots like Villeneuve) but offshore — do not sail without safety. NW Tramontane: also offshore here.
Hazards
KITESURFING PROHIBITED IN SUMMER (June 15 – September 15 depending on the year, July-August minimum) — head to Petit Travers (74) or Grand Travers instead. Imposing shore break in strong SE — locals nicknamed it "Destroy Beach" for its chaotic waves. Beware of buildings along the beach: they create significant wind shadows, surprises during takeoff/landing. Port breakwater nearby: fishermen. Very crowded on the water when it's windy.
