Beauduc
Beauduc is a kiteboarding spot near Marseille in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Marseille |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 43.3952, 4.5775 |
About Beauduc
Typical Mediterranean, not too much waves. Fairly shallow, but does get over about six feet after about 100m off the beach. The Mediterranean doesn't have tides.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Beauduc?
The best time to kite Beauduc is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the S, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Beauduc offers open ocean conditions with S, SW, W, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Beauduc?
The nearest airport is Marseille. But you do need a car (1-1.5 hrs) because there is no bus or similar to Beauduc. If you draw a line between Marseille and Le Grande Motte, Beauduc is exactly in the middle. If you have a detailed map you will see it. You have to drive over a sand road, they aren't even on the map! Only the place Beauduc is given. Follow signs from Paris or Marseille to Arles, then follow signs to Camargue, following to town of Salins-de-Giraud. Unless you have a big 4x4, it takes about 1hr to drive to the town because the road is so bad. Only accessible for cars not wider than 2m.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.