France · Hauts-de-France
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La Pointe aux Oies (Ambleteuse) is one of the best kitesurf spots on the Côte d'Opale according to local schools — even ranked above Wimereux by Wimkite School, which considers it one of the two top spots in the area along with Wissant. Located north of Boulogne-sur-Mer, this large wild beach is sheltered from the east by the coast orientation and benefits from the dominant S to SW winds generating quality waves.
Works from SSW to N via west. The beach is expansive with dunes behind, providing space for rigging. Wimkite School uses this as an alternative to Wissant when conditions require. Spectacular setting with the historic Fort d'Ambleteuse rising from the sea at mid tide.
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 May to September, peaking in July: 25 rideable days a month and 340 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is March, at 18.5 days.
7-12 knots · 56% 13-20 knots · 39% 21-30 knots · 6% 31+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 56% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is September, with 177 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 | 20.5 | 197 h | 6 °C | 93 mm |
| February | 19.5 | 210 h | 9 °C | 115 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 181 h | 11 °C | 42 mm |
| April | 20.0 | 233 h | 14 °C | 45 mm |
| May | 24.0 | 262 h | 16 °C | 60 mm |
| June | 24.0 | 335 h | 19 °C | 70 mm |
| July | 27.5 | 340 h | 21 °C | 71 mm |
| August | 25.0 | 306 h | 21 °C | 49 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 250 h | 18 °C | 177 mm |
| October | 19.5 | 196 h | 15 °C | 84 mm |
| November | 20.5 | 184 h | 11 °C | 105 mm |
| December | 20.5 | 186 h | 9 °C | 71 mm |
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Wimkite School — operates at La Pointe aux Oies/Ambleteuse as an alternative spot depending on wind conditions. Based at Wissant and Wimereux. wimkite.com
Open all year round
Intermediate
S and SW: dominant winds on the Côte d'Opale — quality waves, side-onshore. W to NW: also excellent, with classic wave riding conditions. N: possible, side-onshore port tack. NE to SE: offshore — do not practice. Wind can be enhanced by the cape venturi effect (Gris-Nez/Blanc-Nez corridor).
Rocky outcrops at the tip and at the edges of the beach — stay clear of them. Historic Fort d'Ambleteuse visible from the beach (UNESCO area). Offshore winds (NE to E) dangerous on this exposed coastline. Check tidal height — beach space varies considerably. Keep distance from rocky areas at both ends.
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