Saint Gilles kitesurf and windsurf spot

Réunion · Saint-Paul

Spot currently open -21.05 | 55.22

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  • Kitesurf
  • Windsurf

Saint-Gilles is a lagoon on the west coast of La Réunion, in a marine nature reserve, presented as a kitesurfing and windsurfing spot. The trade wind generally comes from the south-east and accelerates around the island; the west coast gets less wind. Sources differ on level (beginners to experienced in a sheltered lagoon, or intermediates). Reserve rules to be checked.

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Sunrise 05:43 · Sunset 18:24

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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