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Spot de Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer | Spot de Vague

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer | Spot de Vague kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot

France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

43.45 | 4.41

Overview

Wave spot of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer — west of the port, perfect playground for getting into waves and strapless surfing. Ideally located for SE wind (Marin) which brings a nice lateral swell. Beautiful waves roll for several kilometers along the coast. In storms, swell can reach 3m offshore. Also works with W (onshore) and the strong easterly gusts frequent in spring. Few people at this spot — relaxed atmosphere. With a bit of luck, you'll meet local rider Hervé Bourré and his big aerial 360s in surf kite!
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Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer | Spot de Vague: when to go?

The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 19 °C. It peaks in July, with 342 hours of usable wind.

Rideable days per month

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Wind strength when it is rideable

16-22 knots · 49% 22-30 knots · 38% 30-40 knots · 12% 40+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 49% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 11 °C. The wettest month is March, with 38 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.

Monthly averages — Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer | Spot de Vague — averaged over 3 years of records
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 23.7 199 h 11 °C 7 mm
February 24.0 227 h 13 °C 7 mm
March 26.7 266 h 14 °C 38 mm
April 28.3 315 h 16 °C 10 mm
May 29.7 311 h 20 °C 25 mm
June 29.0 339 h 25 °C 14 mm
July 30.0 342 h 27 °C 4 mm
August 28.3 287 h 27 °C 3 mm
September 27.3 256 h 23 °C 12 mm
October 24.7 223 h 21 °C 20 mm
November 24.7 208 h 16 °C 23 mm
December 25.0 209 h 12 °C 22 mm

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Technical details of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer | Spot de Vague spot

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Access: village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, facing the sea. Off-season: launch directly to the right of the port. In season: zone moved a bit further down to the right (westward direction). Mainly a thermal (S) and easterly gust (SE/E) spot, regularly present in spring. Also works with W. In SE: reference wave spot — lateral swell, ideal for strapless surfing.
Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Intermediate

Parking
Port parking lot of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Easy access from the village center.
Wind specificities
SE Marin: THE reference wind — nice lateral swell, waves rolling for kilometers. Can reach 3m offshore in storms. Ideal for strapless surfing. E/ENE: strong easterly gusts frequent in spring, beautiful waves. W: works well, onshore, wave sessions. S/SW Thermal: calmer conditions, summer breeze. N/NW/NE: doesn't work on the west side of the port — go to the east beach (speed) or Beauduc for Mistral.
Hazards
Beach not very large but sufficient for rigging and landing. In strong SE (storm): swell can reach 3m offshore — demanding conditions. In season: kite zone moved a bit further down to the right (not directly to the right of the port). Watch out for tourists/swimmers. Kitesurfing prohibited on the rest of the municipality — respect the designated zones.
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