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Lac du Salagou kitesurf spot
France · Occitanie
Overview
Kitesurf spot on Lac du Salagou (34), a 750 ha reservoir lake near Clermont-l'Hérault, at 138 m altitude. One of the most spectacular inland kite spots in France — red earth shores, turquoise water, surrounded by plateaus and hillside. Primarily a windsurf and wingfoil spot (Wind34 base/paillote); kitesurf is tolerated. Launch zone is on the left before the camping when arriving from Clermont-l'Hérault — do not go down to the shore, take the road on the left and use the grassy area near the paillote. Share space respectfully with the Wind34 operator. Natura 2000 protected site. Best season: spring–autumn. Winter lake water is very cold.
Spot forecast for Lac du Salagou
Sunrise 08:06 · Sunset 18:55
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Lac du Salagou: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
240h
in March · 24 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in March: 23 rideable days a month and 240 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is January, at 15 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 60% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 11 °C. The wettest month is December, with 116 mm.
Monthly averages: Lac du Salagou
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 | 105 h | 11 °C | 42 mm |
| February | 16.5 | 153 h | 13 °C | 46 mm |
| March | 24.0 | 240 h | 14 °C | 90 mm |
| April | 23.0 | 242 h | 18 °C | 47 mm |
| May | 24.0 | 275 h | 21 °C | 43 mm |
| June | 22.0 | 224 h | 28 °C | 8 mm |
| July | 23.0 | 294 h | 29 °C | 6 mm |
| August | 21.0 | 236 h | 31 °C | 3 mm |
| September | 24.0 | 244 h | 23 °C | 7 mm |
| October | 19.0 | 153 h | 20 °C | 29 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 165 h | 14 °C | 56 mm |
| December | 15.5 | 130 h | 12 °C | 116 mm |
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Technical details of Lac du Salagou spot
The spot works with winds from NW.
Depending on conditions: ESE, SE, WSW, W, WNW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
Wind specificities
NW (Tramontane) is the main direction — stronger here than on the Mediterranean coast as sea breezes don't dampen it. But surrounding hills create very irregular airflow with multiple dead zones across the water. Wind strength can swing from 10 to 25 kt in minutes — rides requiring constant anticipation. By NW, the barrage corridor is more consistent. SE also possible. Not a spot for regular, predictable sessions.
Hazards
Small, tight launch zone near the paillote (Wind34 base) — shrubs and sharp grass can damage inflatable bladders, check before laying out. Many dead zones on the water due to surrounding hills — study the lake surface carefully before launching. Wind highly variable in strength (10 to 25 kt within minutes). Shore is red earth and sharp gravel — protective footwear recommended. Kitesurf is tolerated here but the site is primarily suited to windsurfing and wingfoil. Natura 2000 protected area — respect the environment.
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