Kite-surf Le Gurp

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave Water hazards: Rocks Water quality: Clean Infos: Chop and small to medium waves. Watch out for few old bunkers in the water. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: Long sandy beach which is in front of a big camping ground. More space further north or south during summer. Identified hazards: Bystanders 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 Bordeaux drive all the way north on N215. Le Gurp is located between Soulac-sur-Mer and Montalivet-les-Bains. Big parking lot in front of the beach. Accommodations: Camping, Parking