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Kitesurf

Kitesurf spot on the wild beach at Maguelone (Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, 34), between Palavas-les-Flots and Frontignan, on the Mediterranean coast south of Montpellier. One of the most beautiful and most isolated wild beaches in the region — no buildings, 8 km of beach between sea and lagoons (Étang de la Pierre Blanche and Étang du Prévost). Official kite zone midway between the Maguelone Cathedral and the Parking du Prévost. Known as a training ground for champions. Access: park at the Cathedral parking (free out of season) or Parking du Prévost, then 15–20 min walk, or use the free petit train (Apr 29–Sep 17). School on site: KWM Kiteschool.

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Sunrise 08:04 · Sunset 18:53

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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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Plage de Maguelonne: when to go?

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Season · peak

166h

in July · 26.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 21 rideable days a month and 166 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is January, at 8 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 65%13-20 knots · 32%21-30 knots · 4%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 12 °C. The wettest month is December, with 64 mm.

Monthly averages: Plage de Maguelonne

Monthly averages — Plage de Maguelonne — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	8.0	38 h	12 °C	32 mm
February	10.5	58 h	14 °C	35 mm
March	19.5	118 h	16 °C	57 mm
April	20.0	136 h	19 °C	32 mm
May	20.0	117 h	22 °C	42 mm
June	21.0	141 h	27 °C	7 mm
July	26.5	166 h	30 °C	1 mm
August	22.0	124 h	31 °C	0 mm
September	17.5	87 h	24 °C	4 mm
October	12.5	81 h	21 °C	12 mm
November	9.0	49 h	16 °C	27 mm
December	10.0	62 h	13 °C	64 mm

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Technical details of Plage de Maguelonne spot

The spot works with winds from SW.

Depending on conditions: SE, S, SSW, W, NW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

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

Wind specificities

Two very different modes: Tramontane (NW/WNW) gives flat water and strong, consistent wind but is fully offshore — expert level only, capable of returning upwind is mandatory. Marin/thermal (S to SW) in summer is the safest option — side-on to slightly onshore, slightly choppier but no drift risk. SE (Marin) also works. W is possible. The spot is renowned for consistent, clean conditions when the Tramontane or summer thermals are running.

Hazards

Tramontane (NW) is offshore — experienced riders only in this direction. Strictly reserved for autonomous riders able to return upwind. Rescue in open sea is difficult and slow. Do not ride alone when wind is offshore. In summer (high season), the kite zone is surrounded by swimmers — approach carefully. Parking is a 15-20 min walk from the spot (or free shuttle train Apr 29 to Sep 17).

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