Bonifacio

The Tamaris beach mainly works with west wind, the most frequent in Bonifacio, which comes in side-on or slightly onshore depending on the strength, making the water surface quickly choppy offshore but more protected in the bay. The launch area is directly from the fine sand, with a wide take-off zone on the north beach accessible by car. The navigation area extends in the Gulf of Sant’Amanza, staying upwind of the beach to avoid shallow areas and bathers in summer; you can ride in open water towards the south but be careful of the cliffs.

With east wind, it is rarer but possible in pure offshore, with a flat water surface ideal for jumps. Tides have little impact in the Mediterranean, but at low tide the bottom is sandier and you can stand for a long time; at high tide, the water rises to facilitate jibes. In the summer season, the beach is crowded with tourists, so prefer the edges or early morning sessions for launching. Conditions can change quickly: light thermal during the day, reinforced by the Libecciu in autumn.