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Le 74 kitesurf spot

France · Occitanie

Spot currently openIntermediate level 43.55 | 4.02

Overview

The "74" is the local name for the kite and wingfoil spot at Petit Travers/Carnon, accessed via beach access #74, between Montpellier and Palavas-les-Flots (34). This is the main local riders' spot south of Montpellier, 15 min from the city on the expressway. Parking at beach access 74 with wooden footpath through the dunes. Official kite zone (buoys from Apr 15–Oct 15). Known as the summer foil spot of the Montpellier community. Nearby spots: Plage des Roquilles (forbidden in summer) and Petit Travers. 2m height restriction for vehicle access.

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Le 74: when to go?

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Season · peak

156h

in June · 21.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to September, peaking in June: 18 rideable days a month and 156 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is January, at 6.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 6.5 rideable days6.5 d J February: 9 rideable days F March: 15 rideable days M April: 15.5 rideable days A May: 18.5 rideable days M June: 21.5 rideable days21.5 d J July: 20 rideable days J August: 21.5 rideable days A September: 14.5 rideable days S October: 11 rideable days O November: 7.5 rideable days N December: 7.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 6.5 rideable days6.5 d J February: 9 rideable days F March: 15 rideable days M April: 15.5 rideable days A May: 18.5 rideable days M June: 21.5 rideable days21.5 d J July: 20 rideable days J August: 21.5 rideable days A September: 14.5 rideable days S October: 11 rideable days O November: 7.5 rideable days N December: 7.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 69%13-20 knots · 21%21-30 knots · 9%31+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 12 °C. The wettest month is December, with 61 mm.

Monthly averages: Le 74
Monthly averages — Le 74 — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 6.5 42 h 12 °C 29 mm
February 9.0 68 h 13 °C 43 mm
March 15.0 138 h 15 °C 50 mm
April 15.5 131 h 18 °C 22 mm
May 18.5 140 h 21 °C 34 mm
June 21.5 156 h 26 °C 10 mm
July 20.0 130 h 29 °C 2 mm
August 21.5 126 h 29 °C 0 mm
September 14.5 87 h 23 °C 10 mm
October 11.0 83 h 20 °C 12 mm
November 7.5 54 h 16 °C 32 mm
December 7.5 52 h 13 °C 61 mm

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Technical details of Le 74 spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Depending on conditions SE: Rideable SSE: Rideable S: Depending on conditions SSW: Depending on conditions SW: Depending on conditions WSW: Depending on conditions W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from SE, SSE.

Depending on conditions: ESE, S, SSW, SW, WSW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable
Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
Wind specificities

SE to SW is the prime window — onshore/side-on, allowing flat water freestyle or waves depending on strength. Marin (SE/E) gives flat water. SW thermal in summer delivers the legendary "Endless Summer" afternoon sessions. NW Tramontane is side-off — irregular and not recommended here; better options are Port Camargue or the coastal spots. Avoid N, NE, E in offshore conditions.

Hazards

Official kite zone marked from Apr 15 to Oct 15 by buoys (to the left on arrival). Swimmers and beachgoers present in summer — stay within the designated zone. 2m height restriction for vehicle access. Offshore wind sectors (NW/N/NE) are dangerous — stay well clear of these. La Plage des Roquilles (adjacent) is forbidden for kitesurf in summer.

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