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La Marana / Corsica kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Corse
Overview
La Marana is a wind sports spot located on the Lido de la Marana, a sandy barrier lagoon 5 km south of Bastia, fringed with pine trees and sandy beaches. It is one of the few spots easily accessible from Corsica's northern capital.
The beach stretches for several hundred metres in a relatively natural setting, with shallow water near the shoreline — ideal for beginners and riders progressing their skills. Expect chop and small waves depending on conditions.
⚠️ The kite launch area is limited. In summer, beach crowds can reduce the available space significantly. Best months are June, July and August, with regular afternoon thermals.
Spot forecast for La Marana / Corsica
Sunrise 07:40 · Sunset 18:32
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La Marana / Corsica: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
77h
in August · 14.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are August, March and June, at 14 rideable days and 24 °C. The low point is November, at 8.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 84% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 200 mm.
Monthly averages: La Marana / Corsica
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 | 59 h | 14 °C | 56 mm |
| February | 9.0 | 47 h | 15 °C | 60 mm |
| March | 13.5 | 96 h | 16 °C | 51 mm |
| April | 11.5 | 75 h | 18 °C | 74 mm |
| May | 12.5 | 68 h | 21 °C | 43 mm |
| June | 13.5 | 74 h | 26 °C | 19 mm |
| July | 11.5 | 64 h | 29 °C | 20 mm |
| August | 14.5 | 77 h | 30 °C | 6 mm |
| September | 13.5 | 80 h | 25 °C | 47 mm |
| October | 13.5 | 75 h | 21 °C | 82 mm |
| November | 8.5 | 55 h | 17 °C | 63 mm |
| December | 8.5 | 54 h | 14 °C | 200 mm |
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Technical details of La Marana / Corsica spot
The spot works with winds from NE, SE.
Depending on conditions: NNE, ENE, ESE, SSE.
Local association recommendations
Spot information partly managed by the Corsikite association. Club Nautique Bastiais operates on the lido (Tombulu Biancu beach at Furiani) for wingfoil and other water sports.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
Parking
From Bastia, take the N193 heading south, then follow signs for Étang de Biguglia and Lido de la Marana. Parking is available near the beach (main access at the U Pinu sign, southern end of the N107). The access track can be rough.
Wind specificities
The spot works mainly on two wind directions: North-East (Gregale) and an afternoon South-East thermal that builds most days in summer from around 1pm.
Wind can be gusty at times. The Biguglia lagoon, just behind the beach barrier, may influence local wind behaviour.
Hazards
Limited launch area: The kite launching space is restricted. Extra vigilance is required, especially in summer when the beach is busy with swimmers.
Offshore winds: West sector winds are offshore on this east-facing beach. Do not ride in these conditions.
No lifeguard: Swimming is not supervised over most of the beach.
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