Kite-surf Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave Water hazards: None Water quality: Clean Infos: Flat water with normal wind direction (Tramontane, offshore). When the Tramontane is not blowing onshore wind kicks in with some waves. You can also ride on the little lake just next to the beach. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: 300m long, wide sandy beach with soft sand. Private kite only zone so no public is getting in the way. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: June, July, August Weather specificities: Season normally from April to November. Wetsuit normally worn off season and in summer months shorty or even sometimes boardies and rash vest. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: The wind is well known in the area with a big history of windsurfing and kitesurfing becoming just as popular. Normal wind direction is the Tramontane (offshore). When the Tramontane is not blowing, the onshore winds kicks in. In the afternoon when the onshore is blowing it gets a thermal boost and increases in strength and turns more turns sideshore. In Tramontane bring small kites and in onshore 12+ sqm. The Languedoc-Roussillon is said to catch 250 days of wind a year. The prevailing wind in the area is the northwesterly Tramontane, blowing anything from a force 4 to a force 8. The warm, dry Tramontane winds are said to blow for three, six or nine days and sweep the skies clear of any clouds bringing lots of sunshine. Other wind directions that are often felt are the Marin (East) and the Vent d'Espagne (Southeast). These winds although not as strong as the Tramontane gives us plenty of air to go out on the sea and can even get boosted by local thermal effects. Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October Access description: by Car - From the North of France: head for Paris. From Paris take the A71 to Orlans, Vierzon, Bourges and Clermont-Ferrand. Here take the A75 past Millau towards Bziers. Just before Bziers, take the A9 towards Perpignan. On the A9 take exit No. 36 "Beziers Ouest". Continue in the direction of Beziers before going to Lespignan, then Fleury d'Aude and Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer. From the south of France or Spain: take the A9 exit 37 "Narbonne Est". Follow signs to Narbonne Plage over the beautiful Massif de la Clape. Drive through Narbonne-Plage straight into Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer and get to the beach. Specific rules: Zones, Fees, License Extra: Special kite zone. FFVL license can be bought at the school for a small fee. If Tramontane is blowing a fee is charged for safety cover. Nightlife: Got to Charly's bar. Accommodations: Camping, School, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking