KiteGlobeBassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers
Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers 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.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bordeaux |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | SW, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September, October |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 44.6459, -1.2004 |
About Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas. During summer many boats anchored in front of the beach. Flat water at low tide (2 hours before and after low tide). Very choppy at up tide and strong currents. Very clear water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers?
The best time to kite Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers is June, July, August, September, October, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers offers flat-water lake conditions with SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers?
From Bordeaux drive southwest on A63, A660 and N250 to Arcachon. From here drive southwest towards Pyla sur Mer and get onto Allee des Arbousiers and take it to the water.
Hazards at Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers
Currents, Ships.
View Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Bassin d'Arcachon / Arbousiers?
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.