Guide to kitesurfing in Coutances

Guide to kitesurfing in Coutances

France

Spots
5
Best season
Oct to Mar
Wind in season
15 to 16 kts
Kiteable days
42 %

Overview

Around Coutances, you are in a well-exposed part of the Manche, with a true sliding culture and several access points to the sea just minutes apart. The area mainly offers beach and foreshore spots, with sand, chop, and sometimes beautiful waves depending on the sectors and tides. It is quite a versatile terrain, interesting when looking to navigate on different wind orientations, but one must remain attentive to tide times and current areas. Some sectors are more suitable for beginners or progression, while others require being comfortable with coastal navigation. The atmosphere remains quite wild and not overly developed, in a spot appreciated for kitesurfing without being too crowded.

When to go

Best time to go: January, February, March, October, November, December.

Best period : October to March

In November: 39% kiteable days

Kiteable days
40%
50%
43%
29%
28%
16%
17%
19%
22%
34%
39%
47%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average windkts · gusts
1018
1122
1020
918
918
816
817
817
816
918
1019
1120
When it blowskts
16
16
15
15
15
14
14
14
15
15
16
16
Air °C
7°
8°
9°
11°
14°
17°
18°
19°
17°
14°
11°
8°
Raindays
17
16
16
10
14
13
14
13
13
17
16
18
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

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