Kite-surf Arbousiers

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. Flat water at low tide (2 hours before and after low tide). Very choppy at up tide and strong currents. Very clear water. Infos: 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. Never kite with East wind on this spot or you may not come back! Best months: June, July, August, September, October Access description: by Car - From Bordeaux drive southwest on A63, A660 and N250 to Arcachon. From here drive southwest towards Pyla sur Mer and get onto Allee des Arbousiers and take it to the water. Specific rules: Time Extra: Take care forbidden during summer before 7 pm. Accommodations: Camping, Parking