Port-Bail-Sur-Mer

Port-Bail-Sur-Mer

Havre de Portbail

France · Normandie

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Risks & Safety

  • Sandbanks and muddy areas are exposed at low tide, to be avoided.
  • The current can be strong near the channel and the mouth during tide changes.
  • Watch the weather and swell from the sea, which can make the mouth choppy.

Wind

When to kite here?

14-30 kts

Around Port-Bail-Sur-Mer

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Max wind in knots, daylight only, 14 to 30 kn, gusts and rain per your session settings, only when it blows from a good direction for the spot: a lagoon and a nearby beach don't work on the same days.
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Port-Bail-Sur-Mer

The lagoon of Portbail, located in Normandy on the west coast of Cotentin, offers a sheltered and accessible body of water just a few minutes from the village of Portbail-sur-Mer. It is a spot frequented by locals and suitable for beginners as well as practitioners looking for flat water to work on maneuvers and foiling. The lagoon mainly fills at high tide and is largely exposed at low tide, providing two different atmospheres for sessions.

At the mouth and the adjacent shallow estuary, small waves and more choppy areas can sometimes be found when the wind comes in strong from the sea. The launch area is simple from the sandbanks and grassy areas near the port parking lot, making it a practical spot for lessons and short outings. Portbail remains a quiet place with a local offering of schools and services related to water sports.

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Sources :letskite.fr · web.kite-and-windsurfing-guide.com · se.kiteforum.com · wind-forecast.kite-normandie.fr · spotkitesurf.com

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