KiteGlobeCarteau
Carteau is a kiteboarding spot near Marseille in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, SE, SW 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 | N, SE, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 43.3866, 4.8518 |
About Carteau
Big shallow and flat water area. In Mistral flattest water behind the harbor mole. With swell a nice, small wave in the middle of the bay, called "Josette", but very rare.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Carteau?
The best time to kite Carteau is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the N, SE, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Carteau offers open ocean conditions with N, SE, SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Carteau?
From Nimes take N568, then N268 to Port-Saint-Louis du Rhone. Here drive southeast towards Plage Napoleon, and once you crossed the little bridge in the harbor, keep on going straight onto Avenue de la 1ere DFL. After a curve to the right, turn left onto Route de Carteau. Drive to its end and see the big meadow to the right. Park anywhere close to the water.
Hazards at Carteau
Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.