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Spot de Grande Plage – Pornichet

Grande Plage – Pornichet kitesurf spot

France · Pays de la Loire

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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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…)

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

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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. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.

Monthly averages — Grande Plage – Pornichet — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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

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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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