Kite-surf Mimizan-Plage

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave Water hazards: Wave breaker Water quality: Clean Infos: Chop with lighter winds, and big with waves with stronger westerlies. Small wave breaker at the river mouth in the center. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: Very long beach with lots of space. The most space and less people can be found to the north and south of the village. Identified hazards: None 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 (10-20 knots) 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 Bordeaux take N10 south and follow signs to Minizan and Minizan-Plage. Specific rules: Time Extra: Packed beach during summer, kitesurfers should go further north or south. Nightlife: Good nightlife during summer. Accommodations: Rooms, Parking