Overview

Fouras Nord is a kitesurf spot at the tip of the Fouras peninsula between the Charente estuary and the Ile d'Aix channel. The north beach receives north and northwest winds with flat and sheltered water. A good alternative when southwest winds make nearby spots offshore. Intermediate level with some tidal current awareness needed.

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Spot forecast for Fouras Nord

Sunrise 08:28 · Sunset 19:10

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

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.6 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 06:34 · 2.5 m High tide 12:22 · 4.2 m Low tide 19:14 · 2.3 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 00:57 · 4.1 m Low tide 07:38 · 2.3 m High tide 13:23 · 4.4 m Low tide 20:11 · 2 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 01:56 · 4.3 m Low tide 08:31 · 1.9 m High tide 14:17 · 4.7 m Low tide 20:58 · 1.6 m
Friday 23 October High tide 02:47 · 4.7 m Low tide 09:16 · 1.6 m High tide 15:05 · 5 m Low tide 21:40 · 1.2 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 03:31 · 5 m Low tide 09:58 · 1.2 m High tide 15:49 · 5.3 m Low tide 22:20 · 0.9 m

Fouras Nord: 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

398h

in July · 31 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 29 rideable days a month and 398 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is December, at 16 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 58%13-20 knots · 37%21-30 knots · 5%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 58% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is February, with 93 mm.

Monthly averages: Fouras Nord

Monthly averages — Fouras Nord — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	22.0	178 h	9 °C	91 mm
February	18.0	138 h	12 °C	93 mm
March	21.0	200 h	13 °C	71 mm
April	26.5	284 h	17 °C	53 mm
May	29.5	364 h	19 °C	46 mm
June	30.0	389 h	23 °C	37 mm
July	31.0	398 h	24 °C	16 mm
August	30.0	334 h	25 °C	14 mm
September	27.0	284 h	20 °C	80 mm
October	23.5	218 h	18 °C	80 mm
November	18.0	130 h	14 °C	66 mm
December	16.0	143 h	10 °C	54 mm

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Technical details of Fouras Nord spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: ENE, SW.

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Spot functioning

Launch from the north beach of Fouras. Best in north to northwest wind — the north beach faces directly into these conditions. At high tide, more water available. Watch for boat traffic to Ile d'Aix. Tidal currents are strongest around the tip of the peninsula — stay in the bay area.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Open year-round. Best season: May to October. North and northwest winds most consistent spring and autumn. The ferry to Ile d'Aix runs from Fouras — check schedules for navigation awareness.
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Sheltered bay with flat to slightly choppy water in north and northwest winds. Sandy bottom, significant tidal range. The north beach is protected from Atlantic swell by the peninsula. No breaking waves. Tidal currents around the tip can be strong — stay in the bay.

Wind specificities

North and northwest winds are the primary window — they arrive clean over the open bay. Southwest to west winds are also possible on the north beach as they arrive cross-shore. The peninsula tip can create local acceleration effects. The wide open water between Fouras and Ile d'Aix gives a good wind window with minimal turbulence.

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