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Almanarre - La route du Sel kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Overview
Legendary spot in the south of France, the Almanarre bay is a top spot for kitesurfing, windsurfing and wing surfing. It's a large bay, which can be quite safe depending on wind directions. In West to North-West winds, it's on-shore wind with beautiful waves throughout the bay. In East wind, it's reserved for experts with completely off-shore wind. However, the water surface transforms into a mirror and it's quite pleasant.
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Almanarre - La route du Sel: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
317h
in April · 28 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 25 rideable days a month on average, at 20 °C. It peaks in April, with 317 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 37% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 202 mm.
Monthly averages: Almanarre - La route du Sel
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 200 h | 14 °C | 59 mm |
| February | 23.5 | 168 h | 14 °C | 108 mm |
| March | 26.0 | 281 h | 15 °C | 129 mm |
| April | 28.0 | 317 h | 17 °C | 39 mm |
| May | 28.0 | 288 h | 20 °C | 31 mm |
| June | 26.0 | 260 h | 24 °C | 10 mm |
| July | 24.0 | 260 h | 27 °C | 7 mm |
| August | 26.5 | 204 h | 28 °C | 17 mm |
| September | 25.5 | 253 h | 23 °C | 83 mm |
| October | 25.5 | 227 h | 21 °C | 115 mm |
| November | 22.5 | 180 h | 17 °C | 55 mm |
| December | 24.0 | 191 h | 14 °C | 202 mm |
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Technical details of Almanarre - La route du Sel spot
The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, WSW, W, WNW, NW.
Local association recommendations
A Beach Marshall ensures safety and navigation regulations
in agreement with municipal technical services and municipal police who can intervene and issue fines for non-compliance with regulations.
Period: from June 15 to September 15
Spot functioning
In summer, launching is done in a reduced area from gate 16 to 21. There is also an exit channel that you must take to reach the 300m zone. Off-season, the entire bay is open, but it's still recommended to launch from the kite zone. Avoid the area where windsurfers launch, they have quite a character in this region.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
In summer, the spot is limited to the launch area between gates 16 to 21 of the Route du Sel.
Exit channel and prohibition of navigation in the 300m zone. - Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
On the water, this spot can be very crowded. So review your priorities and often by tacking for 10 minutes you'll find yourself alone (As on all spots in the world actually ;-) )
Parking
Parking all along the Route du Sel in summer. Off-season, the Route du Sel may be closed and parking is located at the beginning of the road on the Giens side.
Be careful not to leave anything in your car/van, it's always a hotspot for theft.
Wind specificities
There are really two wind patterns, requiring two different approaches.
In West, North-West patterns, the water is a real battlefield, with beautiful waves, but it can quickly become nice. However, since you're launching on-shore, you need to be sure you can tack and exit through the channel to reach the 300m zone
In East wind, especially off-season, the water surface transforms into a mirror with sometimes more than 45 knots. The advantage off-season is that you can ride 50cm from the beach, sensations guaranteed. However, in case of problems, you drift very quickly offshore. If you're not confident, local schools offer supervised sessions.
Hazards
The beach is not large, it's delimited by reed screens. The road is just behind, so launch with your hand on the safety release. Beginners, this is not really the right spot.
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