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Etang de Thau | Maldormir kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Occitanie
Overview
Maldormir — western end of the Étang de Thau, near Marseillan. Historically the second major kite access to the lagoon (after Pont-Levis), the spot has been heavily restricted due to conflicts with local residents, environmental protection, and parking issues.
Same legendary lagoon — flat water, on foot everywhere, 12 km of sandbanks, spectacular light. Camikas local association has been working since 2018 to create an official kite zone at Marseillan.
Status uncertain: verify current access conditions before riding. Access may be restricted or prohibited depending on municipal decrees.
]]>Spot forecast for Etang de Thau | Maldormir
Sunrise 08:05 · Sunset 18:55
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Etang de Thau | Maldormir: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
259h
in July · 21.5 rideable days
The season runs from July to November, peaking in July: 20 rideable days a month and 259 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is April, 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 — 57% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 12 °C. The wettest month is November, with 88 mm.
Monthly averages: Etang de Thau | Maldormir
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5 | 164 h | 12 °C | 63 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 153 h | 14 °C | 44 mm |
| March | 16.5 | 159 h | 15 °C | 58 mm |
| April | 15.5 | 189 h | 18 °C | 38 mm |
| May | 21.0 | 244 h | 21 °C | 55 mm |
| June | 17.0 | 166 h | 26 °C | 6 mm |
| July | 21.5 | 259 h | 28 °C | 13 mm |
| August | 19.5 | 204 h | 30 °C | 11 mm |
| September | 20.5 | 199 h | 23 °C | 31 mm |
| October | 20.0 | 144 h | 21 °C | 30 mm |
| November | 20.5 | 175 h | 16 °C | 88 mm |
| December | 18.5 | 147 h | 13 °C | 72 mm |
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Technical details of Etang de Thau | Maldormir spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
Parking
Very limited parking at Chemin du Beau Rivage, Marseillan. Police actively issue fines for obstructive parking. Few spaces available.
]]>Wind specificities
Tramontane (NW): main wind, often very strong and gusty at Maldormir specifically.
Mistral (N/NE): also works. Same lagoon as Pont-Levis.
Reachable via a 12 km downwind from Pont-Levis along the sandbanks (~1h round trip).
]]>Hazards
Access conflict: Maldormir has historically been subject to disputes with local residents and parking restrictions. Check current status before going.
Irregular wind: Tramontane can be very strong and gusty here.
Nature reserve: second sandbank declared protected for bird habitat — stay away from the nesting zone.
Very limited parking: police regularly issue fines for obstructive parking.
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