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Macinaggio / Corsica kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Corse
Overview
Macinaggio is a kitesurf and wingfoil spot located at the northern tip of Cap Corse, near the picturesque small port of the same name. Sheltered by the cape headland, the beach looks east towards the Italian coast and benefits from south-easterly thermal winds.
A relatively wild and quiet spot, little known beyond local riders. With 1,276 kiteable hours per year, it's a solid wind destination especially in spring and summer. South-east winds can rise quickly and forcefully in this area — small kites recommended in gusty conditions.
An ideal complement to Barcaggio (10 km to the north-west) for riders exploring the extreme north of the cap.
Spot forecast for Macinaggio / Corsica
Sunrise 07:41 · Sunset 18:32
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Macinaggio / 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…)
109h
in March · 13 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are March, April and November, at 12 rideable days and 16 °C. The low point is August, at 5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 89% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 13 °C. The wettest month is December, with 178 mm.
Monthly averages: Macinaggio / Corsica
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0 | 30 h | 13 °C | 56 mm |
| February | 8.0 | 57 h | 14 °C | 90 mm |
| March | 13.0 | 109 h | 14 °C | 87 mm |
| April | 12.0 | 105 h | 17 °C | 95 mm |
| May | 8.5 | 57 h | 20 °C | 36 mm |
| June | 9.0 | 75 h | 26 °C | 23 mm |
| July | 8.0 | 44 h | 28 °C | 15 mm |
| August | 5.0 | 35 h | 29 °C | 10 mm |
| September | 8.0 | 59 h | 24 °C | 62 mm |
| October | 8.0 | 63 h | 20 °C | 90 mm |
| November | 10.5 | 61 h | 16 °C | 64 mm |
| December | 7.0 | 52 h | 13 °C | 178 mm |
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Technical details of Macinaggio / Corsica spot
The spot works with winds from SE, W.
Depending on conditions: ESE, SSE, WNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
Parking
The village of Macinaggio is accessible via the D80, the corniche road around Cap Corse. Parking available at the port and along the beach. From Bastia: approximately 45 minutes via the east coast of the cap.
Wind specificities
The spot works primarily on a South-East thermal that sets up in the afternoon in summer, and on West winds that sometimes affect the east side of Cap Corse.
⚠️ The SE thermal can be very powerful in this area — "prepare small kites for the Cap" as local riders say, the wind can climb fast and high. Morning winds often blow harder than afternoon on this coastline.
Hazards
Offshore risk: The westerly winds that sometimes blow in the Cap Corse area are offshore on this east-facing beach. Never ride alone in these conditions.
Strong SE gusts: When the south-easterly blows strongly, the wind can build rapidly. Use smaller kites and never ride alone.
Remote location: Limited services nearby. Emergency services can take time to reach this area.
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