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La Neuveville | St-Joux kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Switzerland · Bern
Overview
It's a beautiful spot on Lake Bienne with a view of St-Pierre Island (actually almost an island) just across. Ideal spot in bise wind. Very popular with foilers, as there are few waves and it's immediately deep. You'll also find "O'Lé restaurant" on the spot, which is a great restaurant where you'll always be warmly welcomed.
Spot forecast for La Neuveville | St-Joux
Sunrise 07:05 · Sunset 17:25
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La Neuveville | St-Joux: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
68h
in April · 7.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to June, peaking in April: 7 rideable days a month and 68 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is July, at 2.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 92% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 4 °C. The wettest month is July, with 169 mm.
Monthly averages: La Neuveville | St-Joux
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0 | 44 h | 5 °C | 134 mm |
| February | 3.0 | 23 h | 7 °C | 57 mm |
| March | 7.0 | 60 h | 11 °C | 54 mm |
| April | 7.5 | 68 h | 15 °C | 60 mm |
| May | 6.0 | 58 h | 18 °C | 137 mm |
| June | 7.0 | 58 h | 24 °C | 150 mm |
| July | 2.5 | 21 h | 24 °C | 169 mm |
| August | 5.0 | 40 h | 26 °C | 132 mm |
| September | 4.5 | 37 h | 19 °C | 149 mm |
| October | 6.5 | 64 h | 14 °C | 146 mm |
| November | 4.0 | 25 h | 8 °C | 116 mm |
| December | 4.0 | 31 h | 4 °C | 82 mm |
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Technical details of La Neuveville | St-Joux spot
The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E.
Spot functioning map
Local association recommendations
Complaints have been filed because of kitesurfers crossing the swimming area to enter the water. A launch channel exists, please use it.
Spot functioning
Launch with the help of an assistant, near the football fields, and then keep the kite at zenith.
To get to the water, you need to pass between some trees and then go down some stone steps, so be careful to give priority to riders heading to the water. Under no circumstances should you enter the water through the swimming area!!
On the water, be careful not to ride close to St-Pierre Island, as it's a bird protection zone. Link to the map to see the forbidden zone
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
Parking
The parking lot is located right across from O'Lé restaurant, by the lake. Parking is paid (Twint / ParkingPay). To get to the spot from the parking lot, you need to walk along the football field to reach the launch area located just behind it.
Wind specificities
The bise wind enters the lake very well, but be careful if it comes too much from the north (down from the Jura mountains) as conditions can be very gusty. The launch area is slightly wind-shadowed, so it's better to check what kite sizes are being used on the water, as the wind is often stronger once on the lake.
Hazards
The water entry is a bit tricky... You launch on a slightly wind-shadowed lawn, then enter the water on slippery steps. The train passes right behind the spot, so if you're not confident, ask the locals or refrain from riding. Always launch your kite in the direction of the lake.
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