France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
44.64 | -1.26
Plage du Sail Fish is a FFVL-approved kitesurf spot at the tip of the Cap-Ferret peninsula (Gironde), on the ocean side facing the Arcachon basin entrance. The technical zone varies with the tide — at low tide a wide beach and natural rip channel (baïne) provide a good space, suitable for supervised beginners. At high tide, space is reduced and entry/exit becomes more demanding.
The typical wind is a NW sea breeze (force 4-5). Important hazard: three unmarked bunkers (blockhauss) on the beach are partially submerged at high tide with large tidal coefficients — extremely dangerous. Swimmers in the baïne in summer, surfers, and surf fishermen share the spot. Access via the D106 toward Cap-Ferret tip; turn right after the Total station. The restaurant "Chez Greg" faces the parking.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 28 rideable days a month and 316 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is December, at 15 days.
7-12 knots · 61% 13-20 knots · 32% 21-30 knots · 6% 31+ knots · 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 61% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 11 °C. The wettest month is September, with 97 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 | 17.5 | 151 h | 11 °C | 84 mm |
| February | 18.0 | 146 h | 13 °C | 83 mm |
| March | 23.0 | 204 h | 15 °C | 84 mm |
| April | 24.5 | 232 h | 18 °C | 51 mm |
| May | 29.5 | 303 h | 19 °C | 41 mm |
| June | 28.5 | 282 h | 23 °C | 47 mm |
| July | 31.0 | 316 h | 24 °C | 9 mm |
| August | 29.5 | 262 h | 25 °C | 45 mm |
| September | 24.5 | 193 h | 22 °C | 97 mm |
| October | 19.5 | 154 h | 20 °C | 74 mm |
| November | 18.5 | 146 h | 16 °C | 81 mm |
| December | 15.0 | 122 h | 12 °C | 69 mm |
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Intermediate
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