Hyères

Plage de l’Almanarre

France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

مبتدئ

Jan → Apr / Oct → Nov

20.5 عقدة

مسطح

Hyères

The Almanarre beach in Hyères is a legendary destination for French kitesurfing, located in the Hyères bay in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. With its 4 kilometers of beach and crystal-clear water, this spot brings together a passionate community of kitesurfers, windsurfers, and wing practitioners. Almanarre offers an exceptional playground thanks to its large protected bay and regular wind conditions throughout the year.

The spot welcomes both beginners and experienced riders, with endless possibilities depending on the weather conditions. It is a place that has been chosen to host numerous kitesurfing competitions, such as the Gold Games in freestyle. From Almanarre, one can navigate around the Giens peninsula or the island of Porquerolles, making it a strategic spot to explore the region.

الرياح المباشرة والتوقعات

Windy

افتح توقعات Windguru

إحصائيات المناخ — متوسطات شهرية

متوسطات تاريخية شهرية — ليست توقعات مباشرة.

الموقع

معلومات مفصلة

The official kitesurfing area is located between accesses 16 and 21 on the salt road, marked between April and October. A beach marshal monitors the area from June 15 to September 15. The beach is very narrow and bordered by ganivelles (wooden stakes protecting the dune), making rigging and launching quite technical, especially in summer when the spot is very busy.

The wind regime largely determines the conditions: in West to Southwest wind, the water presents a slight swell with formed waves, ideal for dynamic sessions and big air. It is an onshore wind that creates interesting sliding conditions. In East wind (offshore), the sea becomes perfectly flat, which is excellent for freestyle and technical maneuvers, but this setup is reserved for experienced riders capable of going upwind effectively.

In Northwest/West wind, the water is often subject to a strong chop that can make navigation less pleasant. Navigation is regulated by prefectural order: it is prohibited to navigate within 300 meters of the shore, except via the Almanarre channel set up in summer to access the open sea. Launching must be done through this channel for experienced riders. The depth is shallow near the shore, allowing children to enjoy the maritime space safely.

شوف فالخريطة

الأخطار والسلامة

The beach is very narrow, limiting space for rigging and launching. Precision in takeoff and landing is necessary to avoid endangering other kitesurfers.
The wind can blow very hard and be very gusty, particularly in winter. Constant vigilance and good technical skills are necessary for safe navigation.
Navigation is strictly regulated: it is prohibited to navigate within 300 meters of the shore outside the official channel. Riders must respect this limit and use the Almanarre channel to access the open sea.
In summer, the spot is very busy and a beach marshal monitors the area. Care should be taken regarding the presence of other users and the established traffic rules.
The ganivelles (wooden stakes) border the beach and can pose a danger in case of a fall or loss of control of the equipment.