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Bassin d'Arcachon / Andernos-les-Bains

📍 Bordeaux, France · Kiteboarding spot

Bassin d'Arcachon / Andernos-les-Bains is a kiteboarding spot near Bordeaux in France, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing SW, NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October.

CountryFrance
Nearest townBordeaux
Water typeFlat-water lake
LaunchLake
Best wind directionSW, NW
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsJune, July, August, September, October
Coordinates44.7333, -1.0923

About Bassin d'Arcachon / Andernos-les-Bains

Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. During summer many boats anchored in front of the beach. Tidal.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Bassin d'Arcachon / Andernos-les-Bains?

The best time to kite Bassin d'Arcachon / Andernos-les-Bains is June, July, August, September, October, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Bassin d'Arcachon / Andernos-les-Bains offers flat-water lake conditions with SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lake.

How do I get to Bassin d'Arcachon / Andernos-les-Bains?

From Bordeuax drive west on D106 towards Ares and then follow signs to Andernos-les-Bains.

Hazards at Bassin d'Arcachon / Andernos-les-Bains

Currents, Ships.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Bassin d'Arcachon / Andernos-les-Bains?

8 kite schools operate in France. See kite schools in France →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.