Kite-surf Andernos-les-Bains

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Lake Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop Water hazards: Currents, Ships Water quality: Clean Infos: Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. During summer many boats anchored in front of the beach. Tidal. Beach type & size: Sand - Small Infos: Small, sandy beach. Many tourists during summer. Beachgoer: June, July, August Weather specificities: Warm in summer, cold in winter. Wind type: Thermal, Frontal Wind specificities: During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest. Best months: June, July, August, September, October Access description: by Car - From Bordeuax drive west on D106 towards Ares and then follow signs to Andernos-les-Bains. Extra: During summer too packed for kitesurfing and many boats in the water.