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Agon-Coutainville - West Cotentin kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Normandie
Overview
Agon-Coutainville is a wide, open kitesurf spot on the west coast of the Cotentin, with a vast sandy beach bordered by dunes and little construction. The sea retreats several kilometers at low tide, offering a shallow, very reassuring environment for beginners — ideal for learning.
A varied spot depending on the tide: flat water at low tide (small waves with westerly wind), larger waves forming at high tide. Moderate south-to-north current. The south end of the beach, near the sailing school, is preferred for its absence of rocks and guaranteed space even at spring tides.
Multiple kitesurf schools operate here (Pôle Kitesurf Normandie, Eden Kite). Quiet, authentically Norman atmosphere.
Spot forecast for Agon-Coutainville - West Cotentin
Sunrise 08:33 · Sunset 19:09
Next tides
- Low tide · 5.9 m
- High tide · 8.6 m
- Low tide · 6.2 m
- High tide · 9 m
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Agon-Coutainville - West Cotentin: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
360h
in July · 29 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 24 rideable days a month and 360 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is January, at 15.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 53% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is January, with 106 mm.
Monthly averages: Agon-Coutainville - West Cotentin
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5 | 142 h | 7 °C | 106 mm |
| February | 19.5 | 199 h | 10 °C | 79 mm |
| March | 19.0 | 158 h | 12 °C | 33 mm |
| April | 22.0 | 212 h | 15 °C | 47 mm |
| May | 22.5 | 231 h | 17 °C | 28 mm |
| June | 26.0 | 319 h | 20 °C | 26 mm |
| July | 29.0 | 360 h | 21 °C | 41 mm |
| August | 23.5 | 277 h | 22 °C | 17 mm |
| September | 22.0 | 246 h | 19 °C | 70 mm |
| October | 19.5 | 176 h | 16 °C | 75 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 147 h | 13 °C | 59 mm |
| December | 17.5 | 159 h | 9 °C | 51 mm |
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Technical details of Agon-Coutainville - West Cotentin spot
The spot works with winds from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NNE.
Local association recommendations
Pôle Kitesurf Normandie — kitesurf school operating at Agon-Coutainville (near sailing school), Anneville-sur-Mer, Gouville-sur-Mer and Blainville-sur-Mer. kite-normandie.fr
Eden Kite — itinerant kitesurf school for adults and children (from 12 years, 45kg min) in the Manche.
Spot functioning
Off-season, the entire 3-4 km coastline is available. In peak season, swimming zones must be respected — the south end near the sailing school is recommended. At high tide with coefficient >65-70, the beach disappears along the town centre; always launch near the sailing school which always has space. South of the sailing school, the coast is free of rocks.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
Wind specificities
Works from south to north (SW to N). Best orientation is northwest: the Agon point creates a natural barrier against waves, allowing practice on an almost flat sea. Westerly: small swell and clapot. Southerly winds: offshore — possible to ride but risky for less experienced riders, current pushes north.
Hazards
At high tide with coefficient above 65-70, the beach disappears along the town centre — the area near the sailing school (south end) always retains some beach. Rows of rocks from the centre to the sailing school divide the coast into separate sections at high tide — stay south of the sailing school to avoid them. In peak season, do not cross the swimming zones (numerous bathers in areas outside marked zones). Moderate current from south to north.
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