Plage de Coleville
France · Normandie
The beach of Colleville, located on the Normandy coast in Calvados, offers a vast stretch of fine sand ideal for kitesurfing. Close to the historic D-Day beaches like Omaha Beach, it attracts riders for its spacious conditions and free atmosphere.
These immense beaches of Colleville sur Mer and Saint Laurent sur Mer are perfect for downwind sessions and kitesurfing in general. The spot is appreciated for its pebble-free sand, perfect for easy launches.
In Normandy, it is a place where sailing and history combine, with a wind that provides a true sense of freedom.
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The Colleville spot works well with a Northwest side-on wind relative to the west-facing beach, providing good power and stability for jumps and freestyle. The sailing area is wide thanks to the immense beach, with a direct launch on fine sand without obstacles. At low tide, the water becomes flatter with a channel allowing for tricks like kite loops or backrolls, while at high tide, it deepens and can become choppy with small waves.
The launch area is spacious on the beach, but be mindful of swimmers in summer after 6 PM only. The wind is consistent in Normandy due to the west exposure, ideal for long sessions. Tides strongly influence the spot: prefer mid-tide for a balance between depth and flat.
Local feature: proximity to spots like Franceville for downwinds, and restrictions in summer on swimming beaches except after 6 PM. Always check with the rescue services.
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