Guide to kitesurfing in Noirmoutier Island

Guide to kitesurfing in Noirmoutier Island

France

Spots
8
Best season
Jul to Aug · Oct to May
Wind in season
14 to 17 kts
Kiteable days
44 %

Overview

Between the open beaches of Noirmoutier and the Fromentine area, there is a very varied playground for kitesurfing, with large sandbanks, shallow lagoons, and often a rather flat water surface that can be slightly choppy depending on the spot and the tide. The island is well exposed and works with several wind orientations, with areas particularly appreciated at Gois for learning and at Barbâtre or Luzéronde when the orientation is right. It is a well-known spot for beginners and intermediate riders looking for clean and safe sessions, but some areas require careful attention to the tide and seasonal restrictions. At Luzéronde and Sableaux, it is especially important to aim for the right tide and check local regulations, as conditions can become less comfortable or access may be restricted. The atmosphere remains very glide-oriented, with a true kitesurfing and wingfoiling culture on the island, set in a rather wild and bright natural environment.

When to go

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

Best period : July to August and October to May

In November: 41% kiteable days

Kiteable days
52%
56%
45%
34%
43%
25%
40%
31%
29%
45%
41%
54%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average windkts · gusts
1119
1221
1120
1018
1020
917
1019
918
917
1019
1119
1220
When it blowskts
16
16
16
16
15
14
14
14
15
16
17
16
Air °C
7°
9°
10°
12°
15°
18°
20°
20°
18°
15°
11°
9°
Raindays
13
12
13
10
13
11
10
9
13
14
13
16
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

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