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Saint-Cyprien-Plage kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Occitanie
Overview
Saint-Cyprien-Plage Nord — Pyrénées-Orientales, between Saint-Cyprien and Canet-en-Roussillon. One of the best kitesurf spots in the Pyrénées-Orientales. Wide sandy beach facing ESE, excellent signage separating kiters, windsurfers, surfers and swimmers.
Works principally with sea wind (Marin SE / thermal). In summer, the SE thermal builds reliably in the afternoon. Large dedicated kite launch area to the left of the parking. Summer chenal marked with buoys for crossing the 300 m bathing zone. By depressions, swells can exceed 1.50 m near the digue — great for kitewave. By strong Tramontane NW: offshore, technical, for experienced riders only.
Panoramic view of the Canigou mountain in the background — spectacular setting. Multiple kite/wind schools based here (CBCM, Kitoo). Parking right next to the beach.
Spot forecast for Saint-Cyprien-Plage
Sunrise 08:06 · Sunset 18:58
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Saint-Cyprien-Plage: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
282h
in June · 29 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in June: 28 rideable days a month and 282 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is January, at 15 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 42% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 13 °C. The wettest month is December, with 158 mm.
Monthly averages: Saint-Cyprien-Plage
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 | 106 h | 13 °C | 20 mm |
| February | 22.0 | 180 h | 14 °C | 30 mm |
| March | 26.0 | 253 h | 15 °C | 50 mm |
| April | 26.5 | 292 h | 17 °C | 41 mm |
| May | 26.5 | 290 h | 20 °C | 49 mm |
| June | 29.0 | 282 h | 25 °C | 8 mm |
| July | 28.5 | 323 h | 28 °C | 16 mm |
| August | 29.0 | 283 h | 29 °C | 15 mm |
| September | 28.5 | 278 h | 23 °C | 32 mm |
| October | 18.0 | 153 h | 20 °C | 59 mm |
| November | 20.5 | 173 h | 17 °C | 38 mm |
| December | 20.5 | 162 h | 13 °C | 158 mm |
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Technical details of Saint-Cyprien-Plage spot
The spot works with winds from N, E, ESE, SE, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Local association recommendations
CBCM Boarder Club — French kite school (EFK FFVL N°28998), based at north Saint-Cyprien / Canet beach. Kitesurf, wingfoil, SUP, windsurf, wakeboard. Radio coaching + safety boat. Kitoo — Kite & wingfoil school at Canet / Pont des Basses area. Aventure Pyrénéenne — Kite courses at Canet-Saint-Cyprien. www.cbcmboarderclub.org / www.kitoo.fr
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Sailing year-round. In summer (June-September): dedicated kite zone with chenal (navigation channel) for crossing the 300 m bathing zone. Strict signage and buoys. Beginner when wind is light, intermediate/advanced when it strengthens. Best: summer thermals (June-September) + spring Tramontane (March-June).
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Sandy bottom. Beach faces ESE. By Marin/thermal SE: onshore, waves build nicely especially near the digue. By depressions: swell can reach 1.50-2 m. By Tramontane: offshore flat water with cross-chop building further out. Water 14-16°C winter, 20-25°C summer. 5/4 winter, shorty summer.
Parking
Parking directly next to the beach. Separate windsurf and kite channels marked. Paid in July-August. Handiplage labelled — disabled access with ramp to waterfront.
Wind specificities
SE Thermal / Marin: main wind for this spot. Reliable summer thermal, builds in the afternoon. Can reach 25-30 kts on best days. Waves form well near the digue. The site of Canet–Saint-Cyprien is renowned for its SE thermal. SE better for this spot than at Leucate where the Tramontane dominates.
Tramontane (NW/NNW): offshore, offshore wind pushes you out. By Tramontane forte orientée nord: small waves over sandbar. Good for experienced riders, not beginners. Tramontane blows 300+ days/year regionally.
Canigou backdrop: spectacular mountain view, especially by Tramontane (side-shore with the mountain in the background).
Hazards
Ganivelles and posts: on the beach — can make kite launching/landing technical. Clear the zone before handling your kite. Tramontane offshore: pushes you out to sea, must master upwind sailing. By Tramontane NW strong: only for experienced riders. Digue/breakwater: waves build near the digue by SE wind, don't get too close. Houles: rare E/NE swells can reach 1.50-2 m near the digue. Crowds in summer: swimmers, kite zone and chenal strictly enforced with buoys and signage.
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