France · Pays de la Loire
46.69 | -1.94
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.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
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.
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. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| 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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Open all year round
Intermediate
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.
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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