Switzerland · Neuchâtel
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St-Blaise is the main spot of the city of Neuchâtel. It works very well in southwest wind and conditions can be epic. It's a grass and pebble beach, the launch isn't great as it's often very sheltered at the shore. But once on the water, it's pure joy.
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are January, April and July, at 16 rideable days and 15 °C. The low point is December, at 8.3 days.
16-22 knots · 69% 22-30 knots · 29% 30-40 knots · 2%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 5 °C. The wettest month is July, with 74 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 | 17.3 | 126 h | 5 °C | 18 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 93 h | 8 °C | 17 mm |
| March | 12.0 | 105 h | 11 °C | 30 mm |
| April | 15.7 | 161 h | 13 °C | 47 mm |
| May | 14.3 | 141 h | 19 °C | 58 mm |
| June | 14.0 | 117 h | 25 °C | 29 mm |
| July | 15.3 | 153 h | 27 °C | 74 mm |
| August | 11.7 | 108 h | 27 °C | 37 mm |
| September | 14.0 | 119 h | 21 °C | 55 mm |
| October | 9.7 | 82 h | 17 °C | 47 mm |
| November | 13.3 | 86 h | 9 °C | 46 mm |
| December | 8.3 | 60 h | 5 °C | 31 mm |
Rig your kite close to the water and lay out the lines sideways. Always launch with the kite towards the water.
Open all year round
Intermediate
A large car park is located right behind the spot. Don't forget to pay as usual (5 CHF per day).
Primarily a southwest wind spot, it also works in Joran (westerly wind coming down from the valley), but much more gusty. In strong Bise it's also rideable, but it's much better at the other end of the lake (Yvonand).
There are a few hazards. First, the spot is very close to the motorway (the tunnel right behind the spot) and the railway isn't far either. If you lose your kite on shore, it could end up blocking the motorway or the train. Beyond the danger this would create, it would almost certainly mean the death of the spot. So always launch with the kite towards open water.
The wind can be very turbulent near the shore, so don't hang around — get on the water quickly.
On the water, the reed point you see downwind is a nature reserve and the water is very shallow. Just above the spot is the launch area for windsurfers from Club Ichtus and Wishboon Club. Don't ride there even if it looks super flat and tempting. This makes it easier for beginner windsurfers to launch and reduces the risk of accidents. Please respect this!
Otherwise, this is a spot shared with windsurfers, sailors, SUP riders... So as always, behave well and everything will be fine for everyone.
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