Guide to kitesurfing in Gruissan

Guide to kitesurfing in Gruissan

France

Spots
8
Best season
All year
Wind in season
14 to 17 kts
Kiteable days
38 %

Overview

Gruissan is a well-known windsurfing area for the Tramontane, often well channeled here and sometimes really strong. The water is generally flat, sheltered from the land wind, making it a true playground for speed, freeride, and big air, with long and fast runs. However, when the wind shifts or becomes too strong, conditions can become challenging, with big waves depending on the orientation and access that requires caution due to shorebreak and regulated areas. The area is therefore more suited to experienced riders, although some sectors around Gruissan are also used for coaching and learning. It is also a very lively spot, marked by major windsurfing events and a true wind/kite culture.

When to go

Best time to go: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Best period : all year

In November: 38% kiteable days

Kiteable days
45%
42%
44%
37%
35%
35%
36%
34%
32%
33%
38%
39%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average windkts · gusts
1020
1020
1021
1020
920
920
920
919
918
817
918
917
When it blowskts
16
16
16
16
15
14
15
15
15
15
16
16
Air °C
8°
10°
11°
14°
18°
22°
25°
25°
20°
17°
12°
9°
Raindays
6
6
9
8
8
6
3
4
9
10
10
7
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

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