KiteGlobeEtang de Thau / Le Barrou
Etang de Thau / Le Barrou is a kiteboarding spot near Montpellier in France, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Montpellier |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 43.4232, 3.6738 |
About Etang de Thau / Le Barrou
Flat to choppy water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Etang de Thau / Le Barrou?
The best time to kite Etang de Thau / Le Barrou is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, when the NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Etang de Thau / Le Barrou offers flat-water lake conditions with NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Etang de Thau / Le Barrou?
Take A9 from Montepellier southwest and follow signs to Sete. In Sete drive north to Le Barrou.
Hazards at Etang de Thau / Le Barrou
Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.