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Cosqueville - Northeast Cape Cotentin kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

France · Normandie

Spot currently openAdvanced level 49.71 | -1.39

Overview

Cosqueville is located on the northeastern tip of the Cotentin peninsula, near Gatteville-le-Phare lighthouse, one of the tallest lighthouses in France. This wild spot faces north-northeast and sits between two powerful currents (the Raz Barfleur is 5 km away — one of the strongest sea currents in the world).

Exposed and spectacular, the spot is reserved for experienced riders familiar with the local conditions. It works from N to NE and can offer excellent waves and strong consistent wind in these directions. The magnificent natural setting attracts adventurous kite riders, but the remote location and powerful currents require full caution. CNPS (Club Nautique de la Pointe de Saire) is the local community reference.

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

Next tides

  • Low tide · 2.8 m
  • High tide · 4.9 m
  • Low tide · 2.4 m
  • High tide · 5 m

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Cosqueville - Northeast Cape Cotentin: 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

245h

in May · 23 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in May: 22 rideable days a month and 245 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is February, at 13 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 14 rideable days J February: 13 rideable days13 d F March: 17 rideable days M April: 20 rideable days A May: 23 rideable days23 d M June: 22 rideable days J July: 22.5 rideable days J August: 23 rideable days A September: 18.5 rideable days S October: 15 rideable days O November: 13.5 rideable days N December: 13.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 14 rideable days J February: 13 rideable days13 d F March: 17 rideable days M April: 20 rideable days A May: 23 rideable days23 d M June: 22 rideable days J July: 22.5 rideable days J August: 23 rideable days A September: 18.5 rideable days S October: 15 rideable days O November: 13.5 rideable days N December: 13.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 56%13-20 knots · 39%21-30 knots · 4%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 8 °C. The wettest month is January, with 88 mm.

Monthly averages: Cosqueville - Northeast Cape Cotentin
Monthly averages — Cosqueville - Northeast Cape Cotentin — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 14.0 114 h 8 °C 88 mm
February 13.0 115 h 10 °C 66 mm
March 17.0 161 h 11 °C 28 mm
April 20.0 228 h 13 °C 34 mm
May 23.0 245 h 16 °C 36 mm
June 22.0 255 h 19 °C 8 mm
July 22.5 272 h 20 °C 22 mm
August 23.0 262 h 21 °C 16 mm
September 18.5 186 h 18 °C 58 mm
October 15.0 144 h 16 °C 27 mm
November 13.5 124 h 12 °C 30 mm
December 13.5 125 h 10 °C 36 mm

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Technical details of Cosqueville - Northeast Cape Cotentin spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Depending on conditions E: Depending on conditions ESE: Not rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Depending on conditions WNW: Depending on conditions NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

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

Depending on conditions: ENE, E, W, WNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable
Local association recommendations

CNPS — Club Nautique de la Pointe de Saire — community covering all Val de Saire and north Cotentin spots including Cosqueville. cnps-jonville.com

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Wind specificities

Works from NW to NE (exposure to the northeast opening of the Channel). N and NE are the dominant and most powerful winds at this location. SW to SE: offshore — extremely dangerous with the Raz de Barfleur current nearby. Highly variable wind near the headland — strong local acceleration possible. Check weather forecast very carefully and never go out alone.

Hazards

Wild and isolated spot on the north Cotentin cape — practice with a local or experienced rider who knows the spot. Strong currents possible near the Barfleur-Gatteville headland zone, one of the strongest in Europe. Rocks at low tide. No lifeguards, no infrastructure nearby. Offshore winds on this cape are very dangerous.

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