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Saint-Georges-de-Didonne kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Overview
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne is a kitesurf spot south of Royan, inside the Gironde estuary. The south-facing beach receives south to southwest winds that arrive cross-shore or slightly onshore — usable when the Atlantic-facing beaches to the north are offshore. More sheltered than the open ocean spots. A pleasant family resort town with full services.
Spot forecast for Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
Sunrise 08:27 · Sunset 19:10
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.5 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 3.8 m Low tide · 2.4 m High tide · 4.1 m Low tide · 2.1 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 4 m Low tide · 2.1 m High tide · 4.3 m Low tide · 1.7 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 4.3 m Low tide · 1.7 m High tide · 4.6 m Low tide · 1.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 4.6 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 4.9 m Low tide · 1 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 4.9 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 5.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
179h
in January · 21 rideable days
The season runs from October to April, peaking in January: 19 rideable days a month and 179 hours of usable wind, at 14 °C. The low point is July, at 7 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 82% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is February, with 103 mm.
Monthly averages: Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 | 179 h | 9 °C | 86 mm |
| February | 17.5 | 128 h | 12 °C | 103 mm |
| March | 21.0 | 184 h | 14 °C | 75 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 162 h | 17 °C | 59 mm |
| May | 15.0 | 129 h | 19 °C | 61 mm |
| June | 12.5 | 105 h | 23 °C | 43 mm |
| July | 7.0 | 56 h | 24 °C | 15 mm |
| August | 9.5 | 55 h | 25 °C | 36 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 117 h | 21 °C | 98 mm |
| October | 18.5 | 156 h | 19 °C | 63 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 152 h | 15 °C | 83 mm |
| December | 17.5 | 152 h | 10 °C | 60 mm |
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Technical details of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne spot
The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Depending on conditions: N, NNE, SW.
Spot functioning
Launch from the Saint-Georges beach, south of Royan. Best conditions in south to southeast wind when the estuary funnels the wind towards the shore. Check tidal conditions before launching — currents can be significant on the ebb. Coordinate with other beach users. Self-organised spot.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Open year-round. Best season: May to October. Works best in south to southeast wind — a useful alternative to the Atlantic beaches when wind is from the south.
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Sheltered estuary beach with flat to slightly choppy water, no ocean swell. Sandy bottom, significant tidal range. Estuary currents on ebb and flood. The sheltered position makes it one of the calmer spots on the Charente coast.
Wind specificities
South to southeast winds funnel into the Gironde estuary providing the main wind window. These directions are often offshore on the Atlantic-facing beaches further north — Saint-Georges becomes the go-to alternative on those days. Northeast and east winds also work on this south-facing beach.
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