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Plage du cavaou kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Overview
The large sandy beach of Cavaou, in Fos-sur-Mer, is known for being an excellent spot for Kitesurfing or windsurfing, even surfing when the right wind sets in to create the waves necessary for the practice.
But while the beach is mainly known for its water sports, it is still large enough to also accommodate swimmers. Everyone will find a place to put down their towel or their riding equipment, as its surface area is substantial. A large nearby parking lot (500 spaces) and beach facilities (snack bar, shower, lifeguard) make it a very family-friendly beach in summer.
As for the scenery, here we are far from the quiet atmosphere of small coves. Offshore, large oil tankers wait for the green light to enter the port of Fos and in the distance, the factories of the petrochemical complex create a rather strange and impressive atmosphere. But each year, Cavaou beach obtains its "Blue Flag" certification.
Spot forecast for Plage du cavaou
Sunrise 08:00 · Sunset 18:49
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Plage du cavaou: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
280h
in June · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to June, peaking in June: 26 rideable days a month and 280 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is December, at 17 days.
The spot is only open from 15/09 to 15/06.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 50% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 12 °C. The wettest month is December, with 132 mm.
Monthly averages: Plage du cavaou
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5 | 155 h | 12 °C | 30 mm |
| February | 20.5 | 166 h | 14 °C | 85 mm |
| March | 24.5 | 201 h | 16 °C | 96 mm |
| April | 26.5 | 253 h | 19 °C | 26 mm |
| May | 25.5 | 227 h | 22 °C | 37 mm |
| June | 27.5 | 280 h | 27 °C | 14 mm |
| July closed | 27.0 | 259 h | 31 °C | 8 mm |
| August closed | 28.0 | 221 h | 31 °C | 5 mm |
| September | 22.0 | 181 h | 24 °C | 69 mm |
| October | 19.0 | 137 h | 21 °C | 42 mm |
| November | 20.5 | 156 h | 16 °C | 14 mm |
| December | 17.0 | 121 h | 13 °C | 132 mm |
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Technical details of Plage du cavaou spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
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- Open : from 15/09 to 15/06
Summer closure
- Required level
- Intermediate
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