France · Normandie
49.67 | -1.26
Barfleur is one of the most beautiful villages in France and a remarkable kitesurf spot at the tip of the Cotentin Val de Saire coast. Set near the fishing harbour and historic church, the spot works with SW, W, NW and N winds. The CNPS club describes it as "multidimensional": flat water at low tide, small waves at mid tide, strong freeride by NW.
Launch from the cale (boat ramp) in front of the école de voile, targeting low tide ±2 hours. NE is inappropriate (too much wave); S creates too much wind shadow. Best conditions: SW and W (speed/freeride), NW and N (freeride). Rocks at the edges — stay in the clear water zone. Spectacular setting with the Gatteville lighthouse visible from the water. CNPS community monitors the spot.
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 15 °C. It peaks in March, with 308 hours of usable wind.
16-22 knots · 52% 22-30 knots · 43% 30-40 knots · 5% 40+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 52% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is November, with 35 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3 | 209 h | 9 °C | 20 mm |
| February | 26.3 | 243 h | 10 °C | 18 mm |
| March | 28.7 | 308 h | 11 °C | 15 mm |
| April | 28.0 | 328 h | 12 °C | 20 mm |
| May | 28.0 | 328 h | 15 °C | 13 mm |
| June | 24.7 | 325 h | 18 °C | 8 mm |
| July | 28.0 | 341 h | 21 °C | 17 mm |
| August | 28.0 | 318 h | 21 °C | 19 mm |
| September | 26.0 | 258 h | 19 °C | 31 mm |
| October | 27.7 | 249 h | 17 °C | 21 mm |
| November | 27.0 | 220 h | 12 °C | 35 mm |
| December | 27.3 | 218 h | 10 °C | 11 mm |
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
CNPS — Club Nautique de la Pointe de Saire — local community covering Val de Saire spots. Barfleur spot documented on their site. Security boat. cnps-jonville.com
Access: Parking Chemin de la Masse, 50760 Gatteville-le-Phare. Launch from the cale in front of the sailing school. Prefer low tide ±2 hours — at high tide there is very little beach space. Rocks border the riding area — check the current riding zone with locals or the CNPS before your first session.
Open all year round
Intermediate
SW and W: speed and freeride — the best directions for this spot. NW and N: nice freeride, small to medium waves. NE: not recommended — too much wave for the spot geometry. S and SE: wind shadow, not practical. Rocks around the beach edges require staying in the clear water zone. Best at low tide ±2 hours.
Numerous rocks around the beach edge — stay in the marked riding area. Watch out for fishing pots (casiers) in the water. Strong current at sea — the Raz de Barfleur is 8 km away. Very little space to launch at high tide (beach covered). SW and SE winds: too much wind shadow (dévente) — don't venture far. NE not recommended (too much wave for the spot configuration). Respect local fishermen and residents.
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