KiteGlobeEtang de Berre / Le Jai
Etang de Berre / Le Jai is a kiteboarding spot near Marseille in France, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing N, SE, W, NW wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Marseille |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | N, SE, W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 43.4197, 5.1732 |
About Etang de Berre / Le Jai
Flat to choppy water. The water does not have the best quality. Shallow for about 100m. Very flat in offshore SE winds. The inland body water is always safe with flat to choppy water. With 25+ knots the chop turns into waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Etang de Berre / Le Jai?
The best time to kite Etang de Berre / Le Jai is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the N, SE, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Etang de Berre / Le Jai offers flat-water lake conditions with N, SE, W, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Etang de Berre / Le Jai?
Just west of the airport in Marignane.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.