The wind is well known in the area with a big history of windsurfing and kitesurfing becoming just as popular. Normal wind direction is the Tramontane (offshore). When the Tramontane is not blowing, the onshore winds kicks in. In the afternoon when the onshore is blowing it gets a thermal boost and increases in strength and turns more turns sideshore. In Tramontane bring small kites and in onshore 12+ sqm. The Languedoc-Roussillon is said to catch 250 days of wind a year. The prevailing wind in the area is the north-westerly Tramontane, blowing anything from a force 4 to a force 8. The warm, dry Tramontane winds are said to blow for three, six or nine days and sweep the skies clear of any clouds bringing lots of sunshine. Other wind directions that are often felt are the Marin (east) and the Vent dEspagne (southeast). These winds although not as strong as the Tramontane gives us plenty of air to go out on the sea and can even get boosted by local thermal effects.
From the North of France: head for Paris. From Paris take the A71 to Orléans, Vierzon, Bourges and Clermont-Ferrand. Here take the A75 past Millau towards Béziers. Just before Béziers, take the A9 towards Perpignan. On the A9 take exit No. 36 Béziers Ouest. Continue in the direction of Béziers before going to Lespignan, then Fleury dAude and Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer. From the south of France or Spain: take the A9 exit 37 Narbonne Est. Follow signs to Narbonne Plage over the beautiful Massif de la Clape. Drive through Narbonne-Plage straight into Saint-Pierre-Sur-Mer and get to the beach.
Special kite zone. FFVL license can be bought at the school for a small fee. If Tramontane is blowing a fee is charged for safety cover. Also known as Saint-Pierre-La-Mer.
06-01-19 Robert Hollingshead: Excellent spot always windy and brilliant flat water. Great school with a kitezone so no sun worshipers get in your way. I visited sudwindsports and learned to get up and riding in just five sessions.
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