Overview

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.

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Spot forecast for La Pointe aux Oies - Ambleteuse (Côte d'Opale)

Sunrise 08:24 · Sunset 18:51

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

Next tides

High tide Tue 20 · 08:44 · 6.5 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 13:49 · 3.8 m
High tide Tue 20 · 21:21 · 6.6 m
Low tide Wed 21 · 03:07 · 3.7 m

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La Pointe aux Oies - Ambleteuse (Côte d'Opale): 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

340h

in July · 27.5 rideable days

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.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

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.

Monthly averages: La Pointe aux Oies - Ambleteuse (Côte d'Opale)

Monthly averages — La Pointe aux Oies - Ambleteuse (Côte d'Opale) — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
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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Technical details of La Pointe aux Oies - Ambleteuse (Côte d'Opale) spot

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

Depending on conditions: N, NNE, SSE, S.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Local association recommendations

Wimkite School — operates at La Pointe aux Oies/Ambleteuse as an alternative spot depending on wind conditions. Based at Wissant and Wimereux. wimkite.com

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

Wind specificities

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).

Hazards

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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