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Cruas - Nuclear spot kitesurf spot
France · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Overview
Cruas is a kitesurf spot on the Rhône river near the Cruas-Meysse nuclear power plant (Ardèche), at 77m altitude. The Rhône valley creates a strong wind corridor here, with dominant north winds (mistral/tramontane) and south return winds that make this a surprisingly consistent spot for Drôme-Ardèche area riders.
The wide river channel provides enough space for kitesurfing. Navigation rules near the nuclear facility must be strictly observed.
Spot forecast for Cruas - Nuclear spot
Sunrise 08:02 · Sunset 18:48
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Cruas - Nuclear spot: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
343h
in August · 30 rideable days
The season runs from March to August, peaking in August: 28 rideable days a month and 343 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is January, at 21 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 57% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is September, with 162 mm.
Monthly averages: Cruas - Nuclear spot
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 | 185 h | 9 °C | 59 mm |
| February | 23.5 | 211 h | 12 °C | 72 mm |
| March | 25.0 | 245 h | 15 °C | 150 mm |
| April | 27.5 | 280 h | 18 °C | 51 mm |
| May | 27.0 | 265 h | 21 °C | 79 mm |
| June | 26.0 | 303 h | 29 °C | 33 mm |
| July | 29.5 | 368 h | 30 °C | 26 mm |
| August | 30.0 | 343 h | 31 °C | 9 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 214 h | 23 °C | 162 mm |
| October | 21.0 | 205 h | 19 °C | 94 mm |
| November | 23.5 | 196 h | 13 °C | 55 mm |
| December | 21.0 | 194 h | 9 °C | 66 mm |
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Technical details of Cruas - Nuclear spot spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, S, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NE, SSE, SSW, NW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
Hazards
Spot located near the Cruas-Meysse nuclear power plant — respect all exclusion zones and navigation rules in force. The Rhône current can be strong. Always check local regulations before riding.
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