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Richelieu - Cap d'Agde kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Occitanie
Overview
Richelieu — Cap d'Agde. THE wave spot of the Hérault. Legendary for beautiful wave sessions by Marin SE — probably the best waves in the region. Protected by the harbour wall to the east and Fort Brescou offshore, swell enters between the two forming clean, well-spaced waves.
Works by S, SE and W winds. Tramontane NW also rideable (side-offshore, gusty near shore but flat water further out). By W wind: flat water against the groynes — perfect freestyle. Large beach (100+ m wide), huge harbour parking.
⚠️ KITE FORBIDDEN 15 June - 15 September. Navigation channel along breakwater allows access beyond 300 m for wing/windsurf during beach surveillance.
Spot forecast for Richelieu - Cap d'Agde
Sunrise 08:04 · Sunset 18:57
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Richelieu - Cap d'Agde: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
352h
in May · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to May, peaking in May: 29 rideable days a month and 352 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is February, at 19.5 days.
Kiting is forbidden here from 15/06 to 15/09. Kite interdit - plage surveillée
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 63% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 12 °C. The wettest month is November, with 80 mm.
Monthly averages: Richelieu - Cap d'Agde
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 | 165 h | 12 °C | 49 mm |
| February | 19.5 | 206 h | 14 °C | 44 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 300 h | 15 °C | 57 mm |
| April | 29.0 | 308 h | 18 °C | 34 mm |
| May | 30.5 | 352 h | 21 °C | 45 mm |
| June closed | 30.0 | 349 h | 26 °C | 12 mm |
| July closed | 29.5 | 355 h | 29 °C | 18 mm |
| August closed | 28.0 | 302 h | 30 °C | 5 mm |
| September closed | 27.0 | 283 h | 24 °C | 20 mm |
| October | 26.0 | 216 h | 21 °C | 17 mm |
| November | 22.5 | 199 h | 16 °C | 80 mm |
| December | 22.0 | 178 h | 13 °C | 63 mm |
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Technical details of Richelieu - Cap d'Agde spot
The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW.
Local association recommendations
TopKite: school at eastern end of Plage Richelieu. Beginner to advanced, boat support, equipment rental.
Kite Family: school at Le Grau d'Agde. All levels, boat support.
ThauKite: regional association, spot information.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
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- Closed : from 15/06 to 15/09
Kite interdit - plage surveillée
KITE FORBIDDEN 15 June - 15 September. Wing and windsurf: navigation channel access beyond 300 m when lifeguards present. Best season: autumn/winter SE storms — biggest waves. Spring Tramontane also good. Parking du port (height barrier 2.25 m, paid in summer). Schools operate with boat support year-round.
- Closed : from 15/06 to 15/09
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Sea — Mediterranean. By Marin SE: beautiful clean waves, well-spaced series. Swell hits harbour wall, forms predictable waves with flat zones between for jumps. No shore break — easy pass. Waves grow towards Fort Brescou island.
By W wind: flat water against groynes — perfect freestyle.
By Tramontane NW: flat but gusty near shore. Epic conditions further offshore. Side-offshore, Fort Brescou provides protection.
Sandy bottom. Groynes/breakwaters present.
Parking
Large harbour car park — direct beach access. Height barrier 2.25 m. Paid in summer. Easy equipment change by the car. Summer: beach bars/paillotes take up space. Multiple car parks at both ends of Plage Richelieu. Centre Nautique at eastern end.
Wind specificities
Marin (SE/E): THE wind for Richelieu. Creates the best waves in the region. Regular and can be very strong. Wind pushes back to beach in case of problems. Autumn/winter depressions — best quality.
West (W): longer fetch, bigger waves. Flat against groynes for freestyle. Less frequent.
Tramontane (NW/N): side-offshore. Gusty near shore (buildings disturb). Flat water, rideable for advanced. Jetty and Fort Brescou downwind.
Thermal (S): summer, lighter. Small waves. Navigate at Grau d'Agde or Marseillan.
Hazards
⚠️ KITE FORBIDDEN 15 June - 15 September on Richelieu beach (some tolerance at season edges if no swimmers).
Harbour wall (digue du port): dangerous — currents between Fort Brescou and harbour. Do not get pushed onto the wall.
Tramontane NW: side-offshore, gusty near shore due to buildings. Jetty and Fort Brescou downwind provide some protection. Not recommended for beginners.
Very crowded: 30+ riders common on weekends. If too busy, move west along the beach.
Groynes/breakwaters: present along beach — keep clear.
Strong SE days: powerful waves, strong currents near Fort Brescou. Can become very intense.
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