Overview

Kitesurf

Vauville is a kitesurf spot on the north-west tip of the Cotentin peninsula (Manche), near Cap de la Hague — one of the most exposed and windiest points on the Normandy coast. The cape orientation creates a biaxial wind pattern: North-East to East-North-East offshore winds when high pressure dominates, and South to South-West onshore Atlantic winds.

Tidal spot. The Cap de la Hague area is known for very strong tidal currents and powerful winds — experienced riders only. The COGEMA nuclear reprocessing plant is nearby; respect any restricted zones. A wild and dramatic spot for advanced riders seeking strong conditions.

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Spot forecast for Vauville

Sunrise 08:36 · Sunset 19:07

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

Next tides

High tide Tue 20 · 02:56 · 6.2 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 09:44 · 4.4 m
High tide Tue 20 · 15:38 · 6.4 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 22:44 · 4 m

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Vauville: when to go?

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Season · peak

228h

in April · 22.5 rideable days

The season runs from February to May, peaking in April: 19 rideable days a month and 228 hours of usable wind, at 13 °C. The low point is January, at 12.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 36%13-20 knots · 48%21-30 knots · 14%31+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 48% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 8 °C. The wettest month is January, with 122 mm.

Monthly averages: Vauville

Monthly averages — Vauville — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	12.5	101 h	8 °C	122 mm
February	17.5	152 h	9 °C	102 mm
March	18.5	151 h	11 °C	53 mm
April	22.5	228 h	14 °C	34 mm
May	19.0	211 h	16 °C	42 mm
June	14.5	149 h	19 °C	22 mm
July	13.0	131 h	20 °C	47 mm
August	19.5	184 h	21 °C	17 mm
September	18.0	153 h	17 °C	80 mm
October	16.0	119 h	16 °C	77 mm
November	13.5	94 h	12 °C	78 mm
December	16.5	128 h	10 °C	88 mm

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Technical details of Vauville spot

The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, S, SSW, SW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

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Vauville1.7 kmsource FFVL

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Additional stations

Vauville1.7 km

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Pointe de la Hague9.2 km

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