Plage de Carro
France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The beach of Carro is a small fishing village located about 40 kilometers south of Marseille, in the municipality of Martigues in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. This rocky spot offers an authentic and picturesque setting, with its typically Provençal port and friendly atmosphere. It is one of the best spots on the French Mediterranean coast, renowned for the exceptional quality of its waves and the consistent strength of its winds.
Carro has built a national reputation among the kitesurfing and windsurfing community. The spot is located on a rocky headland that captures the swell very well and remains open to all wind directions. It is a technical and selective place, reserved for experienced riders who master the demanding conditions of the spot.
Carro is a reef break exposed to southeast swell. The spot does not have a traditional sandy beach, but rather a rocky platform that extends about 400 meters from the shore. Launching and landing the kite are delicate operations due to the presence of rocks and a gnarly shorebreak. The kitesurfing area is marked by buoys to allow better cohabitation with other water activities such as windsurfing.
The dominant wind is the mistral, particularly active in winter and early spring, creating side-shore to side-on conditions depending on the day. In summer, access to the spot is regulated. A notable current is present, especially due to the configuration of the rocky headland. A buoy marks the entrance to the port and serves as a good landmark for navigating offshore. Waves can reach up to 2 meters on good days, with very tight swell due to the abrasive rocky bottom.
Sources :ultimatefrance.com · provence-alpes-cotedazur.com · allosurf.net · franceplages.fr · provence-alpes-cotedazur.com · theridery.com
