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Grande Plage – Pornichet kitesurf spot

France · Pays de la Loire

Spot currently openIntermediate level 46.69 | -1.94

Overview

Kitesurf spot on the Grande Plage of Pornichet, Loire-Atlantique, on the Baie de La Baule. Ocean-facing sandy beach suitable for freeride and wave sessions. The beach extends along the bay, with flat water sections at low tide and wave conditions at mid-tide. Convenient access from the beachfront boulevard with ample parking nearby.

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Spot forecast for Grande Plage – Pornichet

Sunrise 08:32 · Sunset 19:12

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

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.6 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23Sat 24 Now00:263.3 m06:492.1 m12:593.5 m19:351.9 m01:483.5 m07:551.9 m14:043.8 m20:281.6 m02:383.7 m08:441.6 m14:484.1 m21:111.3 m03:164 m09:251.3 m15:264.3 m21:481 m03:514.3 m10:031 m16:034.6 m22:240.7 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 3.3 m Low tide · 2.1 m High tide · 3.5 m Low tide · 1.9 m
  • Wednesday 21 October High tide · 3.5 m Low tide · 1.9 m High tide · 3.8 m Low tide · 1.6 m
  • Thursday 22 October High tide · 3.7 m Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 4.1 m Low tide · 1.3 m
  • Friday 23 October High tide · 4 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 4.3 m Low tide · 1 m
  • Saturday 24 October High tide · 4.3 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 4.6 m Low tide · 0.7 m

Grande Plage – Pornichet: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

279h

in July · 26.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 23 rideable days a month and 279 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is December, at 14 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 15.5 rideable days J February: 17.5 rideable days F March: 18 rideable days M April: 20 rideable days A May: 22.5 rideable days M June: 24.5 rideable days J July: 26.5 rideable days26.5 d J August: 22 rideable days A September: 19.5 rideable days S October: 16.5 rideable days O November: 17 rideable days N December: 14 rideable days14 d D 0 10 20 30 January: 15.5 rideable days J February: 17.5 rideable days F March: 18 rideable days M April: 20 rideable days A May: 22.5 rideable days M June: 24.5 rideable days J July: 26.5 rideable days26.5 d J August: 22 rideable days A September: 19.5 rideable days S October: 16.5 rideable days O November: 17 rideable days N December: 14 rideable days14 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 72%13-20 knots · 26%21-30 knots · 3%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 72% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is January, with 96 mm.

Monthly averages: Grande Plage – Pornichet
Monthly averages — Grande Plage – Pornichet — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 15.5 145 h 9 °C 96 mm
February 17.5 164 h 11 °C 70 mm
March 18.0 157 h 13 °C 58 mm
April 20.0 202 h 16 °C 45 mm
May 22.5 260 h 18 °C 62 mm
June 24.5 247 h 23 °C 15 mm
July 26.5 279 h 22 °C 24 mm
August 22.0 195 h 24 °C 21 mm
September 19.5 200 h 20 °C 87 mm
October 16.5 154 h 18 °C 76 mm
November 17.0 152 h 14 °C 86 mm
December 14.0 117 h 10 °C 55 mm

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Technical details of Grande Plage – Pornichet spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Depending on conditions S: Depending on conditions SSW: Rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Rideable W: Rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Depending on conditions NNW: Depending on conditions N E S W

The spot works with winds from SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW.

Depending on conditions: SSE, S, NW, NNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable
Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
Wind specificities

Works from South-West to North-West. South or South-East can be partially sheltered by the Pointe de Penchâteau. Summer sea breeze often builds in the afternoon. Wind generally more reliable in autumn and spring.

Hazards

Tide-dependent: beach may disappear at high tide. Shore break possible in strong winds. Respect swimming zones in summer. Check local seasonal regulations before heading out.

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